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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.50, 3,693.48 and 1,369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.50, 3,693.48 and 1,369.38 is: 2,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.50 : 3,693.48 = 1,369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.50/3,693.48 = 1,369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.50x = 3,693.48 × 1,369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.50x = 5,057,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,777.64/2,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.25

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