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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.41, 3,700.83 and 2,456.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.41, 3,700.83 and 2,456.27 is: 3,687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.41 : 3,700.83 = 2,456.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.41/3,700.83 = 2,456.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.41x = 3,700.83 × 2,456.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.41x = 9,090,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,090,237.70/2,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.11

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