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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.24, 3,400.46 and 1,402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.24, 3,400.46 and 1,402.02 is: 1,934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.24 : 3,400.46 = 1,402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.24/3,400.46 = 1,402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.24x = 3,400.46 × 1,402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.24x = 4,767,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,512.93/2,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.68

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