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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.64, 3,514.32 and 1,454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.64, 3,514.32 and 1,454.28 is: 2,180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.64 : 3,514.32 = 1,454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.64/3,514.32 = 1,454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.64x = 3,514.32 × 1,454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.64x = 5,110,805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,805.29/2,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.71

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