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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.37, 3,681.15 and 2,040.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.37, 3,681.15 and 2,040.55 is: 3,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.37 : 3,681.15 = 2,040.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.37/3,681.15 = 2,040.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.37x = 3,681.15 × 2,040.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.37x = 7,511,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,511,552.23/2,454.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.49

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