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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.70, 3,397.56 and 1,517.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.70, 3,397.56 and 1,517.78 is: 2,095.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.70 : 3,397.56 = 1,517.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.70/3,397.56 = 1,517.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.70x = 3,397.56 × 1,517.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.70x = 5,156,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,751.42/2,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.64

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