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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.28, 3,699.32 and 2,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.28, 3,699.32 and 2,442.24 is: 3,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.28 : 3,699.32 = 2,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.28/3,699.32 = 2,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.28x = 3,699.32 × 2,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.28x = 9,034,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,627.28/2,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.29

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