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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.75, 3,396.90 and 2,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.75, 3,396.90 and 2,042.88 is: 2,815.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.75 : 3,396.90 = 2,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.75/3,396.90 = 2,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.75x = 3,396.90 × 2,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.75x = 6,939,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,939,459.07/2,464.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.48

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