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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.64, 3,684.95 and 2,022.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.64, 3,684.95 and 2,022.88 is: 3,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.64 : 3,684.95 = 2,022.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.64/3,684.95 = 2,022.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.64x = 3,684.95 × 2,022.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.64x = 7,454,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,211.66/2,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.31

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