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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.48, 3,758.56 and 2,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.48, 3,758.56 and 2,464.68 is: 3,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.48 : 3,758.56 = 2,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.48/3,758.56 = 2,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.48x = 3,758.56 × 2,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.48x = 9,263,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263,647.66/2,520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.35

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