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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.72, 3,704.88 and 2,175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.72, 3,704.88 and 2,175.12 is: 3,266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.72 : 3,704.88 = 2,175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.72/3,704.88 = 2,175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.72x = 3,704.88 × 2,175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.72x = 8,058,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058,558.59/2,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.91

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