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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.80, 3,377.54 and 2,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.80, 3,377.54 and 2,159.56 is: 2,971.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.80 : 3,377.54 = 2,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.80/3,377.54 = 2,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.80x = 3,377.54 × 2,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.80x = 7,294,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,294,000.28/2,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.32

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