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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.99, 3,691.98 and 2,364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.99, 3,691.98 and 2,364.93 is: 3,539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.99 : 3,691.98 = 2,364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.99/3,691.98 = 2,364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.99x = 3,691.98 × 2,364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.99x = 8,731,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,274.26/2,466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.24

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