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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.28, 3,406.38 and 2,157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.28, 3,406.38 and 2,157.24 is: 2,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.28 : 3,406.38 = 2,157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.28/3,406.38 = 2,157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.28x = 3,406.38 × 2,157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.28x = 7,348,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,348,379.19/2,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.13

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