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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.24, 3,401.16 and 2,096.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.24, 3,401.16 and 2,096.44 is: 2,886.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.24 : 3,401.16 = 2,096.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.24/3,401.16 = 2,096.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.24x = 3,401.16 × 2,096.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.24x = 7,130,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,327.87/2,470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.49

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