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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.70, 3,679.95 and 1,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.70, 3,679.95 and 1,907.90 is: 2,855.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.70 : 3,679.95 = 1,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.70/3,679.95 = 1,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.70x = 3,679.95 × 1,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.70x = 7,020,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020,976.61/2,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.56

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