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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.55, 3,629.39 and 2,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.55, 3,629.39 and 2,054.64 is: 3,084.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.55 : 3,629.39 = 2,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.55/3,629.39 = 2,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.55x = 3,629.39 × 2,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.55x = 7,457,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457,103.22/2,417.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.58

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