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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.15, 2,817.68 and 1,454.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.15, 2,817.68 and 1,454.19 is: 2,005.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.15 : 2,817.68 = 1,454.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.15/2,817.68 = 1,454.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.15x = 2,817.68 × 1,454.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.15x = 4,097,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,434.81/2,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.45

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