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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.52, 3,935.12 and 1,454.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.52, 3,935.12 and 1,454.09 is: 2,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.52 : 3,935.12 = 1,454.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.52/3,935.12 = 1,454.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.52x = 3,935.12 × 1,454.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.52x = 5,721,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721,991.69/2,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.03

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