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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.49, 3,698.48 and 2,259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.49, 3,698.48 and 2,259.73 is: 3,392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.49 : 3,698.48 = 2,259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.49/3,698.48 = 2,259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.49x = 3,698.48 × 2,259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.49x = 8,357,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357,566.21/2,463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.57

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