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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.24, 3,699.60 and 2,260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.24, 3,699.60 and 2,260.48 is: 3,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.24 : 3,699.60 = 2,260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.24/3,699.60 = 2,260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.24x = 3,699.60 × 2,260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.24x = 8,362,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,362,871.81/2,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.69

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