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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.44, 3,396.16 and 1,800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.44, 3,396.16 and 1,800.48 is: 2,480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.44 : 3,396.16 = 1,800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.44/3,396.16 = 1,800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.44x = 3,396.16 × 1,800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.44x = 6,114,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,114,718.16/2,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.17

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