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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.54, 4,254.72 and 1,450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.54, 4,254.72 and 1,450.45 is: 2,175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.54 : 4,254.72 = 1,450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.54/4,254.72 = 1,450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.54x = 4,254.72 × 1,450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.54x = 6,171,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,171,258.62/2,836.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.63

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