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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.40, 4,053.60 and 2,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.40, 4,053.60 and 2,464.80 is: 3,697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.40 : 4,053.60 = 2,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.40/4,053.60 = 2,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.40x = 4,053.60 × 2,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.40x = 9,991,313.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,991,313.28/2,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.20

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