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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.30, 3,696.36 and 2,117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.30, 3,696.36 and 2,117.08 is: 3,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.30 : 3,696.36 = 2,117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.30/3,696.36 = 2,117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.30x = 3,696.36 × 2,117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.30x = 7,825,489.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825,489.83/2,467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.68

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