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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.30, 3,981.96 and 2,457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.30, 3,981.96 and 2,457.54 is: 3,664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.30 : 3,981.96 = 2,457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.30/3,981.96 = 2,457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.30x = 3,981.96 × 2,457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.30x = 9,785,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,785,825.98/2,670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.69

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