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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.72, 3,388.96 and 1,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.72, 3,388.96 and 1,795.04 is: 2,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.72 : 3,388.96 = 1,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.72/3,388.96 = 1,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.72x = 3,388.96 × 1,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.72x = 6,083,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,318.76/2,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.21

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