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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.55, 3,683.96 and 1,269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.55, 3,683.96 and 1,269.41 is: 1,905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.55 : 3,683.96 = 1,269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.55/3,683.96 = 1,269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.55x = 3,683.96 × 1,269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.55x = 4,676,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,435.66/2,454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.21

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