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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.50, 3,704.50 and 2,263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.50, 3,704.50 and 2,263.74 is: 3,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.50 : 3,704.50 = 2,263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.50/3,704.50 = 2,263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.50x = 3,704.50 × 2,263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.50x = 8,386,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386,024.83/2,467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.59

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