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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.80, 3,697.20 and 2,358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.80, 3,697.20 and 2,358.15 is: 3,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.80 : 3,697.20 = 2,358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.80/3,697.20 = 2,358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.80x = 3,697.20 × 2,358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.80x = 8,718,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,718,552.18/2,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.23

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