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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.38, 3,454.14 and 1,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.38, 3,454.14 and 1,477.16 is: 2,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.38 : 3,454.14 = 1,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.38/3,454.14 = 1,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.38x = 3,454.14 × 1,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.38x = 5,102,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,317.44/2,301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.07

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