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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.33, 3,396.32 and 1,564.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.33, 3,396.32 and 1,564.87 is: 2,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.33 : 3,396.32 = 1,564.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.33/3,396.32 = 1,564.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.33x = 3,396.32 × 1,564.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.33x = 5,314,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,314,799.28/2,460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.20

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