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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.08, 3,430.40 and 2,463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.08, 3,430.40 and 2,463.84 is: 3,377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.08 : 3,430.40 = 2,463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.08/3,430.40 = 2,463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.08x = 3,430.40 × 2,463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.08x = 8,451,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451,956.74/2,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.97

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