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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.24, 3,400.32 and 2,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.24, 3,400.32 and 2,130.24 is: 2,937.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.24 : 3,400.32 = 2,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.24/3,400.32 = 2,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.24x = 3,400.32 × 2,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.24x = 7,243,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,497.68/2,466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.06

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