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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.10, 3,687.73 and 2,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.10, 3,687.73 and 2,035.10 is: 3,048.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.10 : 3,687.73 = 2,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.10/3,687.73 = 2,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.10x = 3,687.73 × 2,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.10x = 7,504,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504,911.50/2,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.17

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