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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.46, 3,393.56 and 2,085.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.46, 3,393.56 and 2,085.86 is: 2,878.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.46 : 3,393.56 = 2,085.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.46/3,393.56 = 2,085.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.46x = 3,393.56 × 2,085.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.46x = 7,078,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,491.06/2,459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.07

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