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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.28, 3,677.03 and 2,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.28, 3,677.03 and 2,380.76 is: 3,552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.28 : 3,677.03 = 2,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.28/3,677.03 = 2,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.28x = 3,677.03 × 2,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.28x = 8,754,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,125.94/2,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.41

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