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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.52, 3,695.80 and 1,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.52, 3,695.80 and 1,370.40 is: 2,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.52 : 3,695.80 = 1,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.52/3,695.80 = 1,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.52x = 3,695.80 × 1,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.52x = 5,064,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064,724.32/2,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.22

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