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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.34, 3,047.55 and 1,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.34, 3,047.55 and 1,455 is: 2,180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.34 : 3,047.55 = 1,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.34/3,047.55 = 1,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.34x = 3,047.55 × 1,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.34x = 4,434,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,185.25/2,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.74

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