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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.28, 3,491.91 and 2,460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.28, 3,491.91 and 2,460.38 is: 3,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.28 : 3,491.91 = 2,460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.28/3,491.91 = 2,460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.28x = 3,491.91 × 2,460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.28x = 8,591,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591,408.07/2,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.42

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