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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.69, 3,409.79 and 2,430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.69, 3,409.79 and 2,430.63 is: 3,368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.69 : 3,409.79 = 2,430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.69/3,409.79 = 2,430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.69x = 3,409.79 × 2,430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.69x = 8,287,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287,940.32/2,460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.13

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