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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.76, 3,700.80 and 1,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.76, 3,700.80 and 1,313.92 is: 1,968.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.76 : 3,700.80 = 1,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.76/3,700.80 = 1,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.76x = 3,700.80 × 1,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.76x = 4,862,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,555.14/2,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.84

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