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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.62, 3,668.22 and 2,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.62, 3,668.22 and 2,105.28 is: 3,152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.62 : 3,668.22 = 2,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.62/3,668.22 = 2,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.62x = 3,668.22 × 2,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.62x = 7,722,630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,630.20/2,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.58

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