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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.50, 3,401.01 and 1,360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.50, 3,401.01 and 1,360.50 is: 1,877.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.50 : 3,401.01 = 1,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.50/3,401.01 = 1,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.50x = 3,401.01 × 1,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.50x = 4,627,074.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,074.11/2,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.49

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