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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.89, 3,346.56 and 1,954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.89, 3,346.56 and 1,954.68 is: 2,697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.89 : 3,346.56 = 1,954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.89/3,346.56 = 1,954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.89x = 3,346.56 × 1,954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.89x = 6,541,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541,453.90/2,424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.63

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