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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.09, 3,683.85 and 2,311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.09, 3,683.85 and 2,311.53 is: 3,467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.09 : 3,683.85 = 2,311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.09/3,683.85 = 2,311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.09x = 3,683.85 × 2,311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.09x = 8,515,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515,318.23/2,456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.03

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