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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.08, 3,691.38 and 1,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.08, 3,691.38 and 1,366.88 is: 2,048.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.08 : 3,691.38 = 1,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.08/3,691.38 = 1,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.08x = 3,691.38 × 1,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.08x = 5,045,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,673.49/2,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.52

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