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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.05, 3,678.79 and 2,402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.05, 3,678.79 and 2,402.92 is: 3,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.05 : 3,678.79 = 2,402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.05/3,678.79 = 2,402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.05x = 3,678.79 × 2,402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.05x = 8,839,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839,819.67/2,469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.25

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