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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.12, 3,660.17 and 2,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.12, 3,660.17 and 2,290.96 is: 3,415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.12 : 3,660.17 = 2,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.12/3,660.17 = 2,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.12x = 3,660.17 × 2,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.12x = 8,385,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,385,303.06/2,455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.44

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