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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.78, 3,675.66 and 2,041.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.78, 3,675.66 and 2,041.59 is: 3,058.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.78 : 3,675.66 = 2,041.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.78/3,675.66 = 2,041.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.78x = 3,675.66 × 2,041.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.78x = 7,504,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504,190.70/2,453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.22

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