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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.67, 3,390.44 and 1,887.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.67, 3,390.44 and 1,887.49 is: 2,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.67 : 3,390.44 = 1,887.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.67/3,390.44 = 1,887.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.67x = 3,390.44 × 1,887.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.67x = 6,399,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399,417.84/2,455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.98

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