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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.45, 3,909.66 and 2,454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.45, 3,909.66 and 2,454.27 is: 3,681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.45 : 3,909.66 = 2,454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.45/3,909.66 = 2,454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.45x = 3,909.66 × 2,454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.45x = 9,595,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,595,361.25/2,606.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.40

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