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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.16, 3,397.56 and 2,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.16, 3,397.56 and 2,148.28 is: 2,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.16 : 3,397.56 = 2,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.16/3,397.56 = 2,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.16x = 3,397.56 × 2,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.16x = 7,298,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,298,910.20/2,464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.03

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