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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.93, 3,277.95 and 1,454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.93, 3,277.95 and 1,454.01 is: 2,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.93 : 3,277.95 = 1,454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.93/3,277.95 = 1,454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.93x = 3,277.95 × 1,454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.93x = 4,766,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,164.81/2,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.38

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