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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.07, 3,684.11 and 2,021.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.07, 3,684.11 and 2,021.47 is: 3,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.07 : 3,684.11 = 2,021.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.07/3,684.11 = 2,021.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.07x = 3,684.11 × 2,021.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.07x = 7,447,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,317.84/2,456.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.21

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