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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.30, 3,685.68 and 1,368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.30, 3,685.68 and 1,368.45 is: 2,047.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.30 : 3,685.68 = 1,368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.30/3,685.68 = 1,368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.30x = 3,685.68 × 1,368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.30x = 5,043,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043,668.80/2,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.53

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