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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.67, 3,680.63 and 2,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.67, 3,680.63 and 2,162.84 is: 3,243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.67 : 3,680.63 = 2,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.67/3,680.63 = 2,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.67x = 3,680.63 × 2,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.67x = 7,960,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,960,592.68/2,454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.04

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