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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.69, 3,399.97 and 1,531.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.69, 3,399.97 and 1,531.57 is: 2,112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.69 : 3,399.97 = 1,531.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.69/3,399.97 = 1,531.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.69x = 3,399.97 × 1,531.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.69x = 5,207,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,292.05/2,464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.76

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