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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.47, 3,697.81 and 1,339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.47, 3,697.81 and 1,339.08 is: 2,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.47 : 3,697.81 = 1,339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.47/3,697.81 = 1,339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.47x = 3,697.81 × 1,339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.47x = 4,951,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,663.41/2,464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.22

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