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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.62, 3,400.35 and 1,533.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.62, 3,400.35 and 1,533.06 is: 2,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.62 : 3,400.35 = 1,533.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.62/3,400.35 = 1,533.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.62x = 3,400.35 × 1,533.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.62x = 5,212,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,940.57/2,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.11

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