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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.46, 3,497.66 and 1,453.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.46, 3,497.66 and 1,453.65 is: 2,179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.46 : 3,497.66 = 1,453.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.46/3,497.66 = 1,453.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.46x = 3,497.66 × 1,453.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.46x = 5,084,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084,373.46/2,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.83

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