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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.82, 3,657.96 and 1,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.82, 3,657.96 and 1,954.80 is: 2,931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.82 : 3,657.96 = 1,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.82/3,657.96 = 1,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.82x = 3,657.96 × 1,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.82x = 7,150,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,580.21/2,438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.98

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