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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.30, 3,706.95 and 2,364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.30, 3,706.95 and 2,364.65 is: 3,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.30 : 3,706.95 = 2,364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.30/3,706.95 = 2,364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.30x = 3,706.95 × 2,364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.30x = 8,765,639.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,765,639.32/2,471.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.98

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