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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.06, 3,680.58 and 2,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.06, 3,680.58 and 2,027.14 is: 3,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.06 : 3,680.58 = 2,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.06/3,680.58 = 2,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.06x = 3,680.58 × 2,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.06x = 7,461,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,461,050.94/2,458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.34

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