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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.51, 3,400.80 and 1,801.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.51, 3,400.80 and 1,801.73 is: 2,486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.51 : 3,400.80 = 1,801.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.51/3,400.80 = 1,801.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.51x = 3,400.80 × 1,801.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.51x = 6,127,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127,323.38/2,464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.22

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