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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.06, 3,666.08 and 2,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.06, 3,666.08 and 2,021.52 is: 3,019.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.06 : 3,666.08 = 2,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.06/3,666.08 = 2,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.06x = 3,666.08 × 2,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.06x = 7,411,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411,043.93/2,454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.91

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