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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.55, 3,393.87 and 1,465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.55, 3,393.87 and 1,465.06 is: 2,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.55 : 3,393.87 = 1,465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.55/3,393.87 = 1,465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.55x = 3,393.87 × 1,465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.55x = 4,972,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,223.18/2,460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.78

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