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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.89, 3,469.01 and 2,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.89, 3,469.01 and 2,464.40 is: 3,393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.89 : 3,469.01 = 2,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.89/3,469.01 = 2,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.89x = 3,469.01 × 2,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.89x = 8,549,024.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549,024.59/2,518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.96

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