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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.38, 3,675.20 and 2,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.38, 3,675.20 and 2,101.50 is: 3,134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.38 : 3,675.20 = 2,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.38/3,675.20 = 2,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.38x = 3,675.20 × 2,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.38x = 7,723,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723,422.29/2,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.02

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