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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.50, 3,699.47 and 2,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.50, 3,699.47 and 2,058.44 is: 3,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.50 : 3,699.47 = 2,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.50/3,699.47 = 2,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.50x = 3,699.47 × 2,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.50x = 7,615,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,615,123.68/2,468.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.92

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