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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.60, 3,694.76 and 2,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.60, 3,694.76 and 2,036.72 is: 3,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.60 : 3,694.76 = 2,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.60/3,694.76 = 2,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.60x = 3,694.76 × 2,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.60x = 7,525,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,191.59/2,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.60

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