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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.52, 3,659.93 and 2,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.52, 3,659.93 and 2,332.59 is: 3,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.52 : 3,659.93 = 2,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.52/3,659.93 = 2,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.52x = 3,659.93 × 2,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.52x = 8,537,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,537,104.46/2,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.28

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