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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.46, 3,676.86 and 2,463.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.46, 3,676.86 and 2,463.81 is: 3,669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.46 : 3,676.86 = 2,463.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.46/3,676.86 = 2,463.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.46x = 3,676.86 × 2,463.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.46x = 9,059,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,084.44/2,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.93

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