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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.88, 3,676.93 and 2,262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.88, 3,676.93 and 2,262.84 is: 3,389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.88 : 3,676.93 = 2,262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.88/3,676.93 = 2,262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.88x = 3,676.93 × 2,262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.88x = 8,320,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320,304.28/2,454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.29

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