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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.04, 3,227.66 and 1,454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.04, 3,227.66 and 1,454.13 is: 2,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.04 : 3,227.66 = 1,454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.04/3,227.66 = 1,454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.04x = 3,227.66 × 1,454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.04x = 4,693,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,432.80/2,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.42

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