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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.48, 3,703.56 and 2,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.48, 3,703.56 and 2,239.04 is: 3,367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.48 : 3,703.56 = 2,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.48/3,703.56 = 2,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.48x = 3,703.56 × 2,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.48x = 8,292,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292,418.98/2,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.51

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