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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.27, 3,453.44 and 1,454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.27, 3,453.44 and 1,454.13 is: 2,006.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.27 : 3,453.44 = 1,454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.27/3,453.44 = 1,454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.27x = 3,453.44 × 1,454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.27x = 5,021,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,737.08/2,502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.88

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