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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.28, 3,684.43 and 1,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.28, 3,684.43 and 1,140.24 is: 1,708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.28 : 3,684.43 = 1,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.28/3,684.43 = 1,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.28x = 3,684.43 × 1,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.28x = 4,201,128.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,128.76/2,458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.97

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