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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.80, 3,694.42 and 2,183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.80, 3,694.42 and 2,183.08 is: 3,273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.80 : 3,694.42 = 2,183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.80/3,694.42 = 2,183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.80x = 3,694.42 × 2,183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.80x = 8,065,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,065,214.41/2,463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.49

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