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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.04, 3,732.06 and 2,446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.04, 3,732.06 and 2,446.28 is: 3,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.04 : 3,732.06 = 2,446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.04/3,732.06 = 2,446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.04x = 3,732.06 × 2,446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.04x = 9,129,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,129,663.74/2,470.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.16

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