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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.93, 3,925.40 and 2,464.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.93, 3,925.40 and 2,464.79 is: 3,697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.93 : 3,925.40 = 2,464.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.93/3,925.40 = 2,464.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.93x = 3,925.40 × 2,464.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.93x = 9,675,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675,254.72/2,616.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.18

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