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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.63, 3,632.57 and 1,453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.63, 3,632.57 and 1,453.95 is: 2,181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.63 : 3,632.57 = 1,453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.63/3,632.57 = 1,453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.63x = 3,632.57 × 1,453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.63x = 5,281,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,567.88/2,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.00

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