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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.72, 3,655.16 and 2,104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.72, 3,655.16 and 2,104.28 is: 3,141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.72 : 3,655.16 = 2,104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.72/3,655.16 = 2,104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.72x = 3,655.16 × 2,104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.72x = 7,691,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,480.08/2,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.02

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