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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.80, 3,672.94 and 2,391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.80, 3,672.94 and 2,391.94 is: 3,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.80 : 3,672.94 = 2,391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.80/3,672.94 = 2,391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.80x = 3,672.94 × 2,391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.80x = 8,785,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,785,450.71/2,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.15

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