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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.52, 3,388.26 and 2,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.52, 3,388.26 and 2,198.44 is: 3,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.52 : 3,388.26 = 2,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.52/3,388.26 = 2,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.52x = 3,388.26 × 2,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.52x = 7,448,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,448,886.31/2,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.36

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