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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.08, 2,440.48 and 1,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.08, 2,440.48 and 1,454.24 is: 2,005.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.08 : 2,440.48 = 1,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.08/2,440.48 = 1,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.08x = 2,440.48 × 1,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.08x = 3,549,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,043.64/1,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.02

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