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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.96, 3,654.56 and 2,313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.96, 3,654.56 and 2,313.58 is: 3,448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.96 : 3,654.56 = 2,313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.96/3,654.56 = 2,313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.96x = 3,654.56 × 2,313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.96x = 8,455,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455,116.92/2,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.31

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