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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.02, 3,398.96 and 1,718.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.02, 3,398.96 and 1,718.62 is: 2,370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.02 : 3,398.96 = 1,718.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.02/3,398.96 = 1,718.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.02x = 3,398.96 × 1,718.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.02x = 5,841,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841,516.43/2,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.73

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