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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.46, 3,681.24 and 2,089.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.46, 3,681.24 and 2,089.80 is: 3,131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.46 : 3,681.24 = 2,089.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.46/3,681.24 = 2,089.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.46x = 3,681.24 × 2,089.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.46x = 7,693,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,055.35/2,456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.76

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