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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.84, 3,681.19 and 2,379.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.84, 3,681.19 and 2,379.33 is: 3,552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.84 : 3,681.19 = 2,379.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.84/3,681.19 = 2,379.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.84x = 3,681.19 × 2,379.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.84x = 8,758,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,753.91/2,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.04

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