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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.24, 3,698.10 and 2,259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.24, 3,698.10 and 2,259.48 is: 3,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.24 : 3,698.10 = 2,259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.24/3,698.10 = 2,259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.24x = 3,698.10 × 2,259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.24x = 8,355,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,355,782.99/2,463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.19

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