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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.57, 3,680.36 and 2,018.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.57, 3,680.36 and 2,018.97 is: 3,028.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.57 : 3,680.36 = 2,018.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.57/3,680.36 = 2,018.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.57x = 3,680.36 × 2,018.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.57x = 7,430,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,533.91/2,453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.46

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