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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.98, 4,218.50 and 2,154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.98, 4,218.50 and 2,154.30 is: 3,228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.98 : 4,218.50 = 2,154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.98/4,218.50 = 2,154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.98x = 4,218.50 × 2,154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.98x = 9,087,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087,903.78/2,814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.41

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