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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.84, 3,942.44 and 2,254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.84, 3,942.44 and 2,254.98 is: 3,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.84 : 3,942.44 = 2,254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.84/3,942.44 = 2,254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.84x = 3,942.44 × 2,254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.84x = 8,890,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890,123.35/2,628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.77

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