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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.29, 3,700.57 and 1,369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.29, 3,700.57 and 1,369.36 is: 2,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.29 : 3,700.57 = 1,369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.29/3,700.57 = 1,369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.29x = 3,700.57 × 1,369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.29x = 5,067,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,399.86/2,465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.50

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