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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.86, 3,391.65 and 2,010.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.86, 3,391.65 and 2,010.07 is: 2,771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.86 : 3,391.65 = 2,010.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.86/3,391.65 = 2,010.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.86x = 3,391.65 × 2,010.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.86x = 6,817,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,817,453.92/2,459.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.48

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