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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.45, 3,681.81 and 914.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.45, 3,681.81 and 914.45 is: 1,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.45 : 3,681.81 = 914.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.45/3,681.81 = 914.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.45x = 3,681.81 × 914.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.45x = 3,366,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,812.75/2,453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.28

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