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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.78, 3,669.53 and 2,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.78, 3,669.53 and 2,111.12 is: 3,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.78 : 3,669.53 = 2,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.78/3,669.53 = 2,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.78x = 3,669.53 × 2,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.78x = 7,746,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746,789.27/2,456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.24

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