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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.62, 3,949.38 and 2,453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.62, 3,949.38 and 2,453.33 is: 3,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.62 : 3,949.38 = 2,453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.62/3,949.38 = 2,453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.62x = 3,949.38 × 2,453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.62x = 9,689,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,689,142.31/2,645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.34

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