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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.11, 3,674.55 and 2,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.11, 3,674.55 and 2,396.50 is: 3,576.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.11 : 3,674.55 = 2,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.11/3,674.55 = 2,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.11x = 3,674.55 × 2,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.11x = 8,806,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,806,066.06/2,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.63

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