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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.08, 3,688.12 and 1,549.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.08, 3,688.12 and 1,549.84 is: 2,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.08 : 3,688.12 = 1,549.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.08/3,688.12 = 1,549.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.08x = 3,688.12 × 1,549.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.08x = 5,715,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,995.90/2,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.28

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