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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.92, 3,712.24 and 2,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.92, 3,712.24 and 2,031.32 is: 3,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.92 : 3,712.24 = 2,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.92/3,712.24 = 2,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.92x = 3,712.24 × 2,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.92x = 7,540,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,747.36/2,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.75

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