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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.87, 3,395.57 and 2,109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.87, 3,395.57 and 2,109.66 is: 2,906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.87 : 3,395.57 = 2,109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.87/3,395.57 = 2,109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.87x = 3,395.57 × 2,109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.87x = 7,163,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,163,498.21/2,464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.24

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