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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.24, 3,400.70 and 1,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.24, 3,400.70 and 1,360.24 is: 1,877.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.24 : 3,400.70 = 1,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.24/3,400.70 = 1,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.24x = 3,400.70 × 1,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.24x = 4,625,768.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,768.17/2,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.16

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