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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.36, 3,674.88 and 2,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.36, 3,674.88 and 2,152.32 is: 3,210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.36 : 3,674.88 = 2,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.36/3,674.88 = 2,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.36x = 3,674.88 × 2,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.36x = 7,909,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,517.72/2,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.87

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