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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.18, 3,400.17 and 2,110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.18, 3,400.17 and 2,110.82 is: 2,914.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.18 : 3,400.17 = 2,110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.18/3,400.17 = 2,110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.18x = 3,400.17 × 2,110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.18x = 7,177,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,146.84/2,462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.96

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