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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.16, 3,397.02 and 2,131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.16, 3,397.02 and 2,131.48 is: 2,939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.16 : 3,397.02 = 2,131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.16/3,397.02 = 2,131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.16x = 3,397.02 × 2,131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.16x = 7,240,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,680.19/2,463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.59

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