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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.22, 3,695.14 and 2,163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.22, 3,695.14 and 2,163.59 is: 3,257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.22 : 3,695.14 = 2,163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.22/3,695.14 = 2,163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.22x = 3,695.14 × 2,163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.22x = 7,994,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994,754.89/2,454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.56

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