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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.93, 3,949.58 and 2,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.93, 3,949.58 and 2,453.20 is: 3,661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.93 : 3,949.58 = 2,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.93/3,949.58 = 2,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.93x = 3,949.58 × 2,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.93x = 9,689,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,689,114.33/2,645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.89

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