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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466, 3,680.08 and 2,203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466, 3,680.08 and 2,203.27 is: 3,287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466 : 3,680.08 = 2,203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466/3,680.08 = 2,203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466x = 3,680.08 × 2,203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466x = 8,108,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,195.15/2,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.99

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