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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.50, 3,696.75 and 2,402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.50, 3,696.75 and 2,402.54 is: 3,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.50 : 3,696.75 = 2,402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.50/3,696.75 = 2,402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.50x = 3,696.75 × 2,402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.50x = 8,881,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,881,589.75/2,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.81

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