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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.52, 3,697.88 and 1,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.52, 3,697.88 and 1,310 is: 1,965.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.52 : 3,697.88 = 1,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.52/3,697.88 = 1,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.52x = 3,697.88 × 1,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.52x = 4,844,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,222.80/2,464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.58

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