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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.37, 2,874.82 and 1,454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.37, 2,874.82 and 1,454.69 is: 2,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.37 : 2,874.82 = 1,454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.37/2,874.82 = 1,454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.37x = 2,874.82 × 1,454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.37x = 4,181,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,971.91/2,084.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.35

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