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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.78, 3,344.46 and 1,454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.78, 3,344.46 and 1,454.68 is: 2,177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.78 : 3,344.46 = 1,454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.78/3,344.46 = 1,454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.78x = 3,344.46 × 1,454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.78x = 4,865,119.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,119.07/2,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.98

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