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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.83, 4,032.80 and 1,455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.83, 4,032.80 and 1,455.18 is: 2,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.83 : 4,032.80 = 1,455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.83/4,032.80 = 1,455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.83x = 4,032.80 × 1,455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.83x = 5,868,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,868,449.90/2,690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.91

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