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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.38, 3,676.69 and 2,102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.38, 3,676.69 and 2,102.50 is: 3,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.38 : 3,676.69 = 2,102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.38/3,676.69 = 2,102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.38x = 3,676.69 × 2,102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.38x = 7,730,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,730,240.73/2,465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.52

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