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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.94, 3,698.96 and 1,370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.94, 3,698.96 and 1,370.07 is: 2,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.94 : 3,698.96 = 1,370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.94/3,698.96 = 1,370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.94x = 3,698.96 × 1,370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.94x = 5,067,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,827.28/2,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.96

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