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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.16, 3,660.28 and 2,160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.16, 3,660.28 and 2,160.56 is: 3,225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.16 : 3,660.28 = 2,160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.16/3,660.28 = 2,160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.16x = 3,660.28 × 2,160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.16x = 7,908,254.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,254.56/2,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.02

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