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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.76, 3,701.70 and 2,454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.76, 3,701.70 and 2,454.51 is: 3,684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.76 : 3,701.70 = 2,454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.76/3,701.70 = 2,454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.76x = 3,701.70 × 2,454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.76x = 9,085,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085,859.67/2,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.81

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