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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.35, 3,393.77 and 1,620.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.35, 3,393.77 and 1,620.27 is: 2,236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.35 : 3,393.77 = 1,620.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.35/3,393.77 = 1,620.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.35x = 3,393.77 × 1,620.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.35x = 5,498,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,815.62/2,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.79

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