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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.30, 3,692.55 and 2,141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.30, 3,692.55 and 2,141.30 is: 3,207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.30 : 3,692.55 = 2,141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.30/3,692.55 = 2,141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.30x = 3,692.55 × 2,141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.30x = 7,906,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906,857.32/2,465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.26

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