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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.27, 3,706.35 and 2,012.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.27, 3,706.35 and 2,012.43 is: 3,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.27 : 3,706.35 = 2,012.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.27/3,706.35 = 2,012.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.27x = 3,706.35 × 2,012.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.27x = 7,458,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458,769.93/2,469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.64

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