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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.64, 3,413.83 and 2,206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.64, 3,413.83 and 2,206.62 is: 3,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.64 : 3,413.83 = 2,206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.64/3,413.83 = 2,206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.64x = 3,413.83 × 2,206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.64x = 7,533,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,036.03/2,472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.56

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