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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.24, 3,683.52 and 2,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.24, 3,683.52 and 2,091.52 is: 3,134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.24 : 3,683.52 = 2,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.24/3,683.52 = 2,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.24x = 3,683.52 × 2,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.24x = 7,704,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704,155.75/2,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.01

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