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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.46, 3,689.39 and 2,105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.46, 3,689.39 and 2,105.84 is: 3,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.46 : 3,689.39 = 2,105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.46/3,689.39 = 2,105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.46x = 3,689.39 × 2,105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.46x = 7,769,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769,279.53/2,456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.80

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