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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.80, 3,393.60 and 2,070.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.80, 3,393.60 and 2,070.96 is: 2,851.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.80 : 3,393.60 = 2,070.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.80/3,393.60 = 2,070.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.80x = 3,393.60 × 2,070.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.80x = 7,028,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,009.86/2,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.35

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