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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.51, 3,410.12 and 2,369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.51, 3,410.12 and 2,369.85 is: 3,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.51 : 3,410.12 = 2,369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.51/3,410.12 = 2,369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.51x = 3,410.12 × 2,369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.51x = 8,081,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081,472.28/2,458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.15

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