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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.47, 3,814.62 and 2,456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.47, 3,814.62 and 2,456.46 is: 3,689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.47 : 3,814.62 = 2,456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.47/3,814.62 = 2,456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.47x = 3,814.62 × 2,456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.47x = 9,370,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,370,461.45/2,539.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.93

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