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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.08, 3,401.68 and 1,903.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.08, 3,401.68 and 1,903.29 is: 2,627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.08 : 3,401.68 = 1,903.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.08/3,401.68 = 1,903.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.08x = 3,401.68 × 1,903.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.08x = 6,474,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,474,366.52/2,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.50

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