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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.60, 3,677.40 and 2,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.60, 3,677.40 and 2,192.40 is: 3,288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.60 : 3,677.40 = 2,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.60/3,677.40 = 2,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.60x = 3,677.40 × 2,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.60x = 8,062,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,331.76/2,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.60

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