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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.08, 3,400.89 and 1,469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.08, 3,400.89 and 1,469.94 is: 2,028.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.08 : 3,400.89 = 1,469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.08/3,400.89 = 1,469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.08x = 3,400.89 × 1,469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.08x = 4,999,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,104.25/2,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.79

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