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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.24, 3,370.14 and 2,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.24, 3,370.14 and 2,024.20 is: 2,788.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.24 : 3,370.14 = 2,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.24/3,370.14 = 2,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.24x = 3,370.14 × 2,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.24x = 6,821,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,821,837.39/2,446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.70

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