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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.32, 3,696.58 and 2,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.32, 3,696.58 and 2,059.08 is: 3,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.32 : 3,696.58 = 2,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.32/3,696.58 = 2,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.32x = 3,696.58 × 2,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.32x = 7,611,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,553.95/2,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.95

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