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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.46, 3,675.38 and 2,462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.46, 3,675.38 and 2,462.81 is: 3,668.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.46 : 3,675.38 = 2,462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.46/3,675.38 = 2,462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.46x = 3,675.38 × 2,462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.46x = 9,051,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,051,731.93/2,467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.44

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