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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.32, 3,690.54 and 2,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.32, 3,690.54 and 2,056.08 is: 3,079.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.32 : 3,690.54 = 2,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.32/3,690.54 = 2,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.32x = 3,690.54 × 2,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.32x = 7,588,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588,045.48/2,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.16

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