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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.26, 3,700.35 and 2,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.26, 3,700.35 and 2,102.40 is: 3,158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.26 : 3,700.35 = 2,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.26/3,700.35 = 2,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.26x = 3,700.35 × 2,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.26x = 7,779,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779,615.84/2,463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.27

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