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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.18, 3,699.56 and 2,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.18, 3,699.56 and 2,157.60 is: 3,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.18 : 3,699.56 = 2,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.18/3,699.56 = 2,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.18x = 3,699.56 × 2,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.18x = 7,982,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982,170.66/2,469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.72

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