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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.80, 3,700.08 and 2,208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.80, 3,700.08 and 2,208.60 is: 3,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.80 : 3,700.08 = 2,208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.80/3,700.08 = 2,208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.80x = 3,700.08 × 2,208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.80x = 8,171,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,996.69/2,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.45

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