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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.03, 3,684.63 and 2,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.03, 3,684.63 and 2,379.96 is: 3,556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.03 : 3,684.63 = 2,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.03/3,684.63 = 2,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.03x = 3,684.63 × 2,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.03x = 8,769,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,769,272.01/2,466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.03

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