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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.82, 3,400.58 and 1,581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.82, 3,400.58 and 1,581.10 is: 2,181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.82 : 3,400.58 = 1,581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.82/3,400.58 = 1,581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.82x = 3,400.58 × 1,581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.82x = 5,376,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,376,657.04/2,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.36

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