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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.46, 3,749.60 and 2,458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.46, 3,749.60 and 2,458.66 is: 3,666.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.46 : 3,749.60 = 2,458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.46/3,749.60 = 2,458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.46x = 3,749.60 × 2,458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.46x = 9,218,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,218,991.54/2,514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.39

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