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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.78, 3,690.81 and 2,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.78, 3,690.81 and 2,283.96 is: 3,421.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.78 : 3,690.81 = 2,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.78/3,690.81 = 2,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.78x = 3,690.81 × 2,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.78x = 8,429,662.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,662.41/2,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.43

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