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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.48, 3,696.98 and 1,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.48, 3,696.98 and 1,370.60 is: 2,055.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.48 : 3,696.98 = 1,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.48/3,696.98 = 1,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.48x = 3,696.98 × 1,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.48x = 5,067,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,080.79/2,465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.21

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