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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.48, 3,704.40 and 1,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.48, 3,704.40 and 1,315.04 is: 1,973.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.48 : 3,704.40 = 1,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.48/3,704.40 = 1,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.48x = 3,704.40 × 1,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.48x = 4,871,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,434.18/2,468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.45

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