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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.86, 3,393.03 and 2,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.86, 3,393.03 and 2,011.07 is: 2,772.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.86 : 3,393.03 = 2,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.86/3,393.03 = 2,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.86x = 3,393.03 × 2,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.86x = 6,823,620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823,620.84/2,460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.86

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