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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.28, 3,697.82 and 2,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.28, 3,697.82 and 2,441.24 is: 3,658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.28 : 3,697.82 = 2,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.28/3,697.82 = 2,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.28x = 3,697.82 × 2,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.28x = 9,027,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027,266.10/2,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.79

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