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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.33, 3,681.59 and 2,428.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.33, 3,681.59 and 2,428.92 is: 3,640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.33 : 3,681.59 = 2,428.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.33/3,681.59 = 2,428.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.33x = 3,681.59 × 2,428.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.33x = 8,942,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942,275.44/2,456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.51

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