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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.54, 3,688.03 and 2,104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.54, 3,688.03 and 2,104.94 is: 3,161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.54 : 3,688.03 = 2,104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.54/3,688.03 = 2,104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.54x = 3,688.03 × 2,104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.54x = 7,763,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763,093.72/2,455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.46

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