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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.76, 3,395.83 and 2,458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.76, 3,395.83 and 2,458.07 is: 3,385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.76 : 3,395.83 = 2,458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.76/3,395.83 = 2,458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.76x = 3,395.83 × 2,458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.76x = 8,347,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,347,182.60/2,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.24

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