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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.91, 3,689.06 and 2,113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.91, 3,689.06 and 2,113.98 is: 3,174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.91 : 3,689.06 = 2,113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.91/3,689.06 = 2,113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.91x = 3,689.06 × 2,113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.91x = 7,798,599.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798,599.06/2,456.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.15

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