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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.76, 3,667.32 and 2,435.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.76, 3,667.32 and 2,435.49 is: 3,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.76 : 3,667.32 = 2,435.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.76/3,667.32 = 2,435.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.76x = 3,667.32 × 2,435.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.76x = 8,931,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,931,721.19/2,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.71

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