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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.17, 3,673.83 and 2,187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.17, 3,673.83 and 2,187.15 is: 3,260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.17 : 3,673.83 = 2,187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.17/3,673.83 = 2,187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.17x = 3,673.83 × 2,187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.17x = 8,035,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,035,217.28/2,464.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.82

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