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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.40, 3,702.60 and 2,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.40, 3,702.60 and 2,187.60 is: 3,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.40 : 3,702.60 = 2,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.40/3,702.60 = 2,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.40x = 3,702.60 × 2,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.40x = 8,099,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,807.76/2,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.40

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