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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.24, 3,414.96 and 2,106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.24, 3,414.96 and 2,106.48 is: 2,900.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.24 : 3,414.96 = 2,106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.24/3,414.96 = 2,106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.24x = 3,414.96 × 2,106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.24x = 7,193,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,544.94/2,480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.34

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