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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.72, 3,700.17 and 1,684.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.72, 3,700.17 and 1,684.87 is: 2,527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.72 : 3,700.17 = 1,684.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.72/3,700.17 = 1,684.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.72x = 3,700.17 × 1,684.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.72x = 6,234,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,234,296.18/2,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.36

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