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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.86, 3,401.46 and 1,679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.86, 3,401.46 and 1,679.16 is: 2,317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.86 : 3,401.46 = 1,679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.86/3,401.46 = 1,679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.86x = 3,401.46 × 1,679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.86x = 5,711,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711,595.57/2,464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.21

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