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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.44, 3,698.82 and 2,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.44, 3,698.82 and 2,079.96 is: 3,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.44 : 3,698.82 = 2,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.44/3,698.82 = 2,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.44x = 3,698.82 × 2,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.44x = 7,693,397.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,397.65/2,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.76

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