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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.44, 3,671.37 and 2,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.44, 3,671.37 and 2,160.36 is: 3,226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.44 : 3,671.37 = 2,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.44/3,671.37 = 2,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.44x = 3,671.37 × 2,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.44x = 7,931,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,931,480.89/2,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.23

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