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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.74, 3,694.23 and 2,360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.74, 3,694.23 and 2,360.98 is: 3,541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.74 : 3,694.23 = 2,360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.74/3,694.23 = 2,360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.74x = 3,694.23 × 2,360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.74x = 8,722,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722,003.15/2,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.59

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