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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.26, 4,078.13 and 2,464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.26, 4,078.13 and 2,464.38 is: 3,689.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.26 : 4,078.13 = 2,464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.26/4,078.13 = 2,464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.26x = 4,078.13 × 2,464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.26x = 10,050,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,050,049.69/2,724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.10

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