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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.52, 3,684.79 and 2,022.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.52, 3,684.79 and 2,022.77 is: 3,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.52 : 3,684.79 = 2,022.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.52/3,684.79 = 2,022.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.52x = 3,684.79 × 2,022.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.52x = 7,453,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453,482.67/2,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.16

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