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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.46, 3,668.79 and 2,444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.46, 3,668.79 and 2,444.42 is: 3,647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.46 : 3,668.79 = 2,444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.46/3,668.79 = 2,444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.46x = 3,668.79 × 2,444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.46x = 8,968,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,063.65/2,458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.84

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