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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.44, 3,891.57 and 2,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.44, 3,891.57 and 2,254.48 is: 3,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.44 : 3,891.57 = 2,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.44/3,891.57 = 2,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.44x = 3,891.57 × 2,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.44x = 8,773,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,448.55/2,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.78

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