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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.54, 3,412.40 and 2,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.54, 3,412.40 and 2,252.94 is: 3,124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.54 : 3,412.40 = 2,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.54/3,412.40 = 2,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.54x = 3,412.40 × 2,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.54x = 7,687,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687,932.46/2,460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.49

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