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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.59, 4,002.54 and 2,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.59, 4,002.54 and 2,468.52 is: 3,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.59 : 4,002.54 = 2,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.59/4,002.54 = 2,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.59x = 4,002.54 × 2,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.59x = 9,880,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,880,350.04/2,662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.80

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