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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.85, 4,173.48 and 2,464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.85, 4,173.48 and 2,464.66 is: 3,402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.85 : 4,173.48 = 2,464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.85/4,173.48 = 2,464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.85x = 4,173.48 × 2,464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.85x = 10,286,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,286,214.43/3,022.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.82

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