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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.13, 3,633.32 and 1,454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.13, 3,633.32 and 1,454.45 is: 2,181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.13 : 3,633.32 = 1,454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.13/3,633.32 = 1,454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.13x = 3,633.32 × 1,454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.13x = 5,284,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,475.00/2,422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.75

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