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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.89, 3,660.78 and 2,433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.89, 3,660.78 and 2,433.02 is: 3,628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.89 : 3,660.78 = 2,433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.89/3,660.78 = 2,433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.89x = 3,660.78 × 2,433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.89x = 8,906,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906,738.79/2,454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.16

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