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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.75, 3,381.46 and 1,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.75, 3,381.46 and 1,955.47 is: 2,689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.75 : 3,381.46 = 1,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.75/3,381.46 = 1,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.75x = 3,381.46 × 1,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.75x = 6,612,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,343.59/2,458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.31

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