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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.63, 3,927.94 and 2,466.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.63, 3,927.94 and 2,466.45 is: 3,699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.63 : 3,927.94 = 2,466.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.63/3,927.94 = 2,466.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.63x = 3,927.94 × 2,466.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.63x = 9,688,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688,075.32/2,618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.68

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