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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.20, 3,694.80 and 1,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.20, 3,694.80 and 1,310.40 is: 1,962.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.20 : 3,694.80 = 1,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.20/3,694.80 = 1,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.20x = 3,694.80 × 1,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.20x = 4,841,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841,665.92/2,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.41

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