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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.33, 3,680.44 and 2,378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.33, 3,680.44 and 2,378.83 is: 3,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.33 : 3,680.44 = 2,378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.33/3,680.44 = 2,378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.33x = 3,680.44 × 2,378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.33x = 8,755,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,125.94/2,465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.30

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