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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.56, 3,675.68 and 1,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.56, 3,675.68 and 1,465.76 is: 2,193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.56 : 3,675.68 = 1,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.56/3,675.68 = 1,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.56x = 3,675.68 × 1,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.56x = 5,387,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387,664.72/2,456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.17

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