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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.62, 3,382.09 and 1,667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.62, 3,382.09 and 1,667.30 is: 2,297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.62 : 3,382.09 = 1,667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.62/3,382.09 = 1,667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.62x = 3,382.09 × 1,667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.62x = 5,638,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,638,937.58/2,454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.28

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