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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.79, 3,348.94 and 1,454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.79, 3,348.94 and 1,454.83 is: 2,178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.79 : 3,348.94 = 1,454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.79/3,348.94 = 1,454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.79x = 3,348.94 × 1,454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.79x = 4,872,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,131.11/2,236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.18

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