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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.61, 3,700.09 and 2,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.61, 3,700.09 and 2,079.19 is: 3,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.61 : 3,700.09 = 2,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.61/3,700.09 = 2,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.61x = 3,700.09 × 2,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.61x = 7,693,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,190.13/2,469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.14

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