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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.80, 3,277.80 and 1,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.80, 3,277.80 and 1,454.40 is: 2,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.80 : 3,277.80 = 1,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.80/3,277.80 = 1,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.80x = 3,277.80 × 1,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.80x = 4,767,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,232.32/2,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.01

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