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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.96, 3,386.88 and 2,443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.96, 3,386.88 and 2,443.92 is: 3,371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.96 : 3,386.88 = 2,443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.96/3,386.88 = 2,443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.96x = 3,386.88 × 2,443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.96x = 8,277,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,263.77/2,454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.65

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