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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.82, 3,399.17 and 1,836.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.82, 3,399.17 and 1,836.89 is: 2,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.82 : 3,399.17 = 1,836.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.82/3,399.17 = 1,836.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.82x = 3,399.17 × 1,836.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.82x = 6,243,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,243,875.20/2,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.20

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