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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.98, 3,104.96 and 1,456.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.98, 3,104.96 and 1,456.43 is: 2,184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.98 : 3,104.96 = 1,456.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.98/3,104.96 = 1,456.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.98x = 3,104.96 × 1,456.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.98x = 4,522,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,145.01/2,069.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.63

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