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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.33, 3,397.38 and 2,109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.33, 3,397.38 and 2,109.73 is: 2,913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.33 : 3,397.38 = 2,109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.33/3,397.38 = 2,109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.33x = 3,397.38 × 2,109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.33x = 7,167,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,532.94/2,460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.24

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