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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.30, 3,679.05 and 2,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.30, 3,679.05 and 2,132.30 is: 3,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.30 : 3,679.05 = 2,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.30/3,679.05 = 2,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.30x = 3,679.05 × 2,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.30x = 7,844,838.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,838.32/2,456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.76

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