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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.70, 3,695.85 and 2,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.70, 3,695.85 and 2,180.70 is: 3,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.70 : 3,695.85 = 2,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.70/3,695.85 = 2,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.70x = 3,695.85 × 2,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.70x = 8,059,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,540.10/2,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.69

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