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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.68, 3,034.80 and 1,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.68, 3,034.80 and 1,454.40 is: 2,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.68 : 3,034.80 = 1,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.68/3,034.80 = 1,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.68x = 3,034.80 × 1,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.68x = 4,413,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,813.12/2,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.66

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