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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.66, 3,218.87 and 1,454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.66, 3,218.87 and 1,454.13 is: 2,178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.66 : 3,218.87 = 1,454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.66/3,218.87 = 1,454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.66x = 3,218.87 × 1,454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.66x = 4,680,659.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,659.07/2,148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.41

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