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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.08, 3,723.43 and 2,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.08, 3,723.43 and 2,463.44 is: 3,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.08 : 3,723.43 = 2,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.08/3,723.43 = 2,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.08x = 3,723.43 × 2,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.08x = 9,172,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172,446.40/2,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.33

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