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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.22, 3,389.49 and 1,960.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.22, 3,389.49 and 1,960.47 is: 2,703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.22 : 3,389.49 = 1,960.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.22/3,389.49 = 1,960.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.22x = 3,389.49 × 1,960.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.22x = 6,644,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,644,993.46/2,458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.18

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