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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.80, 3,447.80 and 2,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.80, 3,447.80 and 2,465.80 is: 3,447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.80 : 3,447.80 = 2,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.80/3,447.80 = 2,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.80x = 3,447.80 × 2,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.80x = 8,501,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,585.24/2,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.80

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