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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.77, 3,674.57 and 2,254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.77, 3,674.57 and 2,254.94 is: 3,379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.77 : 3,674.57 = 2,254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.77/3,674.57 = 2,254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.77x = 3,674.57 × 2,254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.77x = 8,285,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,285,919.01/2,451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.57

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