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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.58, 3,679.32 and 2,378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.58, 3,679.32 and 2,378.08 is: 3,550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.58 : 3,679.32 = 2,378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.58/3,679.32 = 2,378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.58x = 3,679.32 × 2,378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.58x = 8,749,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,749,705.58/2,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.18

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