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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.64, 3,691.52 and 2,025.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.64, 3,691.52 and 2,025.24 is: 3,035.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.64 : 3,691.52 = 2,025.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.64/3,691.52 = 2,025.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.64x = 3,691.52 × 2,025.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.64x = 7,476,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476,213.96/2,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.85

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