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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.32, 3,680.71 and 2,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.32, 3,680.71 and 2,446.10 is: 3,647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.32 : 3,680.71 = 2,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.32/3,680.71 = 2,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.32x = 3,680.71 × 2,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.32x = 9,003,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,366.33/2,468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.57

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