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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.03, 3,713.82 and 2,078.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.03, 3,713.82 and 2,078.45 is: 3,130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.03 : 3,713.82 = 2,078.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.03/3,713.82 = 2,078.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.03x = 3,713.82 × 2,078.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.03x = 7,718,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,718,960.22/2,466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.12

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