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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.10, 3,395.97 and 2,102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.10, 3,395.97 and 2,102.97 is: 2,904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.10 : 3,395.97 = 2,102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.10/3,395.97 = 2,102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.10x = 3,395.97 × 2,102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.10x = 7,141,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,141,623.03/2,459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.16

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