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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.26, 3,983.66 and 2,463.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.26, 3,983.66 and 2,463.81 is: 3,714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.26 : 3,983.66 = 2,463.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.26/3,983.66 = 2,463.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.26x = 3,983.66 × 2,463.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.26x = 9,814,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814,981.34/2,642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.62

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