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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.64, 3,684.08 and 896.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.64, 3,684.08 and 896.50 is: 1,344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.64 : 3,684.08 = 896.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.64/3,684.08 = 896.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.64x = 3,684.08 × 896.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.64x = 3,302,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,777.72/2,455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.98

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