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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.80, 3,691.20 and 2,354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.80, 3,691.20 and 2,354.15 is: 3,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.80 : 3,691.20 = 2,354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.80/3,691.20 = 2,354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.80x = 3,691.20 × 2,354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.80x = 8,689,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689,638.48/2,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.23

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