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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.10, 3,708.15 and 1,591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.10, 3,708.15 and 1,591.03 is: 2,390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.10 : 3,708.15 = 1,591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.10/3,708.15 = 1,591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.10x = 3,708.15 × 1,591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.10x = 5,899,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,899,768.62/2,468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.41

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