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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.40, 3,692.70 and 2,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.40, 3,692.70 and 2,204.20 is: 3,304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.40 : 3,692.70 = 2,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.40/3,692.70 = 2,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.40x = 3,692.70 × 2,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.40x = 8,139,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139,449.34/2,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.15

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