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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.17, 3,693.15 and 2,155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.17, 3,693.15 and 2,155.29 is: 3,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.17 : 3,693.15 = 2,155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.17/3,693.15 = 2,155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.17x = 3,693.15 × 2,155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.17x = 7,959,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,959,809.26/2,464.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.22

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