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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.66, 3,398.34 and 2,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.66, 3,398.34 and 2,021.14 is: 2,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.66 : 3,398.34 = 2,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.66/3,398.34 = 2,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.66x = 3,398.34 × 2,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.66x = 6,868,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868,520.91/2,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.80

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