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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.40, 3,682.20 and 2,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.40, 3,682.20 and 2,197.20 is: 3,293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.40 : 3,682.20 = 2,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.40/3,682.20 = 2,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.40x = 3,682.20 × 2,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.40x = 8,090,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,090,529.84/2,456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.65

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