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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.88, 3,399.50 and 2,092.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.88, 3,399.50 and 2,092.82 is: 2,886.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.88 : 3,399.50 = 2,092.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.88/3,399.50 = 2,092.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.88x = 3,399.50 × 2,092.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.88x = 7,114,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,529.82/2,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.37

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