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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.88, 3,702.66 and 2,310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.88, 3,702.66 and 2,310.96 is: 3,482.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.88 : 3,702.66 = 2,310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.88/3,702.66 = 2,310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.88x = 3,702.66 × 2,310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.88x = 8,556,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556,699.15/2,456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.75

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