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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.40, 3,668.96 and 2,451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.40, 3,668.96 and 2,451.47 is: 3,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.40 : 3,668.96 = 2,451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.40/3,668.96 = 2,451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.40x = 3,668.96 × 2,451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.40x = 8,994,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,360.67/2,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.20

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