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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.44, 3,704.32 and 2,012.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.44, 3,704.32 and 2,012.48 is: 3,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.44 : 3,704.32 = 2,012.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.44/3,704.32 = 2,012.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.44x = 3,704.32 × 2,012.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.44x = 7,454,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,869.91/2,469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.85

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