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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.68, 3,704.64 and 1,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.68, 3,704.64 and 1,082.08 is: 1,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.68 : 3,704.64 = 1,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.68/3,704.64 = 1,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.68x = 3,704.64 × 1,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.68x = 4,008,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,716.85/2,468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.83

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