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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.08, 3,686.76 and 1,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.08, 3,686.76 and 1,369.32 is: 2,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.08 : 3,686.76 = 1,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.08/3,686.76 = 1,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.08x = 3,686.76 × 1,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.08x = 5,048,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,354.20/2,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.78

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