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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.01, 3,664.23 and 2,391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.01, 3,664.23 and 2,391.30 is: 3,554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.01 : 3,664.23 = 2,391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.01/3,664.23 = 2,391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.01x = 3,664.23 × 2,391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.01x = 8,762,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,273.20/2,465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.66

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