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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.17, 3,403.52 and 2,115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.17, 3,403.52 and 2,115.32 is: 2,916.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.17 : 3,403.52 = 2,115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.17/3,403.52 = 2,115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.17x = 3,403.52 × 2,115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.17x = 7,199,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,514.26/2,468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.94

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