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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.98, 3,405.63 and 1,878.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.98, 3,405.63 and 1,878.22 is: 2,590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.98 : 3,405.63 = 1,878.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.98/3,405.63 = 1,878.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.98x = 3,405.63 × 1,878.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.98x = 6,396,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,396,522.38/2,468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.76

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