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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.58, 3,702 and 2,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.58, 3,702 and 2,029.58 is: 3,044.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.58 : 3,702 = 2,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.58/3,702 = 2,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.58x = 3,702 × 2,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.58x = 7,513,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,513,505.16/2,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.89

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