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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.28, 3,667.29 and 2,109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.28, 3,667.29 and 2,109.62 is: 3,151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.28 : 3,667.29 = 2,109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.28/3,667.29 = 2,109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.28x = 3,667.29 × 2,109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.28x = 7,736,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,569.99/2,455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.00

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