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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.80, 3,399.16 and 1,836.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.80, 3,399.16 and 1,836.88 is: 2,533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.80 : 3,399.16 = 1,836.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.80/3,399.16 = 1,836.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.80x = 3,399.16 × 1,836.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.80x = 6,243,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,243,849.02/2,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.21

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