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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.97, 3,393.38 and 2,011.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.97, 3,393.38 and 2,011.45 is: 2,773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.97 : 3,393.38 = 2,011.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.97/3,393.38 = 2,011.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.97x = 3,393.38 × 2,011.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.97x = 6,825,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,825,607.56/2,460.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.54

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