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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.62, 4,064.70 and 2,459.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.62, 4,064.70 and 2,459.86 is: 3,681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.62 : 4,064.70 = 2,459.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.62/4,064.70 = 2,459.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.62x = 4,064.70 × 2,459.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.62x = 9,998,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,998,592.94/2,715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.88

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