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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.70, 3,695.76 and 2,124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.70, 3,695.76 and 2,124.25 is: 3,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.70 : 3,695.76 = 2,124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.70/3,695.76 = 2,124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.70x = 3,695.76 × 2,124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.70x = 7,850,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,850,708.94/2,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.10

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