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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.30, 3,673.26 and 2,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.30, 3,673.26 and 2,044.26 is: 3,059.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.30 : 3,673.26 = 2,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.30/3,673.26 = 2,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.30x = 3,673.26 × 2,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.30x = 7,509,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,509,098.49/2,454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.57

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