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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.68, 3,405.59 and 2,116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.68, 3,405.59 and 2,116.82 is: 2,919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.68 : 3,405.59 = 2,116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.68/3,405.59 = 2,116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.68x = 3,405.59 × 2,116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.68x = 7,208,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,208,993.41/2,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.00

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