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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.60, 3,662.97 and 2,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.60, 3,662.97 and 2,022.60 is: 3,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.60 : 3,662.97 = 2,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.60/3,662.97 = 2,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.60x = 3,662.97 × 2,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.60x = 7,408,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,408,723.12/2,454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.30

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