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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.49, 3,699.98 and 2,260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.49, 3,699.98 and 2,260.73 is: 3,394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.49 : 3,699.98 = 2,260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.49/3,699.98 = 2,260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.49x = 3,699.98 × 2,260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.49x = 8,364,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,364,655.79/2,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.07

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