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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.45, 3,684.41 and 2,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.45, 3,684.41 and 2,343.28 is: 3,517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.45 : 3,684.41 = 2,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.45/3,684.41 = 2,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.45x = 3,684.41 × 2,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.45x = 8,633,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,604.26/2,454.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.53

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