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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.20, 2,168.27 and 1,349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.20, 2,168.27 and 1,349.97 is: 2,014.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.20 : 2,168.27 = 1,349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.20/2,168.27 = 1,349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.20x = 2,168.27 × 1,349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.20x = 2,927,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,092.70/1,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.24

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