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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.21, 3,163.77 and 1,454.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.21, 3,163.77 and 1,454.09 is: 2,006.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.21 : 3,163.77 = 1,454.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.21/3,163.77 = 1,454.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.21x = 3,163.77 × 1,454.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.21x = 4,600,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,390.50/2,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.97

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