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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.48, 3,401.76 and 2,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.48, 3,401.76 and 2,382.40 is: 3,288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.48 : 3,401.76 = 2,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.48/3,401.76 = 2,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.48x = 3,401.76 × 2,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.48x = 8,104,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,104,353.02/2,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.46

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