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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.20, 3,698.92 and 2,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.20, 3,698.92 and 2,008.20 is: 3,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.20 : 3,698.92 = 2,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.20/3,698.92 = 2,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.20x = 3,698.92 × 2,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.20x = 7,428,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,171.14/2,465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.21

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