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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.36, 4,022.11 and 2,464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.36, 4,022.11 and 2,464.34 is: 3,398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.36 : 4,022.11 = 2,464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.36/4,022.11 = 2,464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.36x = 4,022.11 × 2,464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.36x = 9,911,820.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,911,820.29/2,916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.70

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