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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.22, 3,498 and 1,453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.22, 3,498 and 1,453.45 is: 2,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.22 : 3,498 = 1,453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.22/3,498 = 1,453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.22x = 3,498 × 1,453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.22x = 5,084,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084,168.10/2,331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.90

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