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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.10, 4,002.51 and 2,464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.10, 4,002.51 and 2,464.30 is: 3,392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.10 : 4,002.51 = 2,464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.10/4,002.51 = 2,464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.10x = 4,002.51 × 2,464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.10x = 9,863,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,385.39/2,907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.86

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