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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.14, 3,686.49 and 2,433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.14, 3,686.49 and 2,433.30 is: 3,649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.14 : 3,686.49 = 2,433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.14/3,686.49 = 2,433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.14x = 3,686.49 × 2,433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.14x = 8,970,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,970,336.12/2,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.24

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