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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.66, 3,679.58 and 2,376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.66, 3,679.58 and 2,376.56 is: 3,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.66 : 3,679.58 = 2,376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.66/3,679.58 = 2,376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.66x = 3,679.58 × 2,376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.66x = 8,744,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,744,712.36/2,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.93

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