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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.48, 3,400.68 and 2,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.48, 3,400.68 and 2,092.96 is: 2,888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.48 : 3,400.68 = 2,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.48/3,400.68 = 2,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.48x = 3,400.68 × 2,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.48x = 7,117,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,117,487.21/2,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.03

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