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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.49, 3,400.67 and 1,581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.49, 3,400.67 and 1,581.48 is: 2,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.49 : 3,400.67 = 1,581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.49/3,400.67 = 1,581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.49x = 3,400.67 × 1,581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.49x = 5,378,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,378,083.68/2,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.23

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