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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.64, 4,022.49 and 2,464.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.64, 4,022.49 and 2,464.61 is: 3,399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.64 : 4,022.49 = 2,464.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.64/4,022.49 = 2,464.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.64x = 4,022.49 × 2,464.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.64x = 9,913,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,913,869.08/2,916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.07

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