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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.27, 3,697.55 and 1,368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.27, 3,697.55 and 1,368.56 is: 2,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.27 : 3,697.55 = 1,368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.27/3,697.55 = 1,368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.27x = 3,697.55 × 1,368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.27x = 5,060,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,293.70/2,463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.30

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