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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.07, 3,685.44 and 2,258.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.07, 3,685.44 and 2,258.65 is: 3,391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.07 : 3,685.44 = 2,258.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.07/3,685.44 = 2,258.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.07x = 3,685.44 × 2,258.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.07x = 8,324,119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,324,119.06/2,454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.96

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