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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.26, 3,701.85 and 2,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.26, 3,701.85 and 2,103.40 is: 3,159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.26 : 3,701.85 = 2,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.26/3,701.85 = 2,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.26x = 3,701.85 × 2,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.26x = 7,786,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786,471.29/2,464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.76

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