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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.99, 3,673.22 and 2,392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.99, 3,673.22 and 2,392.13 is: 3,557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.99 : 3,673.22 = 2,392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.99/3,673.22 = 2,392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.99x = 3,673.22 × 2,392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.99x = 8,786,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,786,798.61/2,469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.42

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