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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.21, 3,694.96 and 1,685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.21, 3,694.96 and 1,685.10 is: 2,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.21 : 3,694.96 = 1,685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.21/3,694.96 = 1,685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.21x = 3,694.96 × 1,685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.21x = 6,226,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226,377.10/2,464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.72

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