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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.71, 3,388.23 and 1,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.71, 3,388.23 and 1,827.36 is: 2,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.71 : 3,388.23 = 1,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.71/3,388.23 = 1,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.71x = 3,388.23 × 1,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.71x = 6,191,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191,515.97/2,454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.31

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