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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.48, 3,679.89 and 1,453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.48, 3,679.89 and 1,453.41 is: 2,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.48 : 3,679.89 = 1,453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.48/3,679.89 = 1,453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.48x = 3,679.89 × 1,453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.48x = 5,348,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,348,388.92/2,453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.92

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