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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.34, 3,449.99 and 2,460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.34, 3,449.99 and 2,460.53 is: 3,418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.34 : 3,449.99 = 2,460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.34/3,449.99 = 2,460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.34x = 3,449.99 × 2,460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.34x = 8,488,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488,774.34/2,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.29

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