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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.54, 3,409.62 and 2,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.54, 3,409.62 and 2,250.94 is: 3,121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.54 : 3,409.62 = 2,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.54/3,409.62 = 2,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.54x = 3,409.62 × 2,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.54x = 7,674,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674,850.04/2,458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.71

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