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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.75, 3,697.13 and 2,402.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.75, 3,697.13 and 2,402.79 is: 3,604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.75 : 3,697.13 = 2,402.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.75/3,697.13 = 2,402.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.75x = 3,697.13 × 2,402.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.75x = 8,883,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883,426.99/2,464.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.19

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