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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.12, 3,702.24 and 2,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.12, 3,702.24 and 2,366.92 is: 3,556.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.12 : 3,702.24 = 2,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.12/3,702.24 = 2,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.12x = 3,702.24 × 2,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.12x = 8,762,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,905.90/2,464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.20

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