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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.84, 3,675.54 and 2,287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.84, 3,675.54 and 2,287.08 is: 3,411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.84 : 3,675.54 = 2,287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.84/3,675.54 = 2,287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.84x = 3,675.54 × 2,287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.84x = 8,406,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,406,254.02/2,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.85

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