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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.61, 3,393.44 and 1,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.61, 3,393.44 and 1,962.72 is: 2,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.61 : 3,393.44 = 1,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.61/3,393.44 = 1,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.61x = 3,393.44 × 1,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.61x = 6,660,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,660,362.74/2,456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.20

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