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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.75, 3,658.16 and 1,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.75, 3,658.16 and 1,954.88 is: 2,932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.75 : 3,658.16 = 1,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.75/3,658.16 = 1,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.75x = 3,658.16 × 1,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.75x = 7,151,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,254.05/2,438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.34

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