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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.97, 4,263.07 and 1,454.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.97, 4,263.07 and 1,454.93 is: 2,182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.97 : 4,263.07 = 1,454.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.97/4,263.07 = 1,454.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.97x = 4,263.07 × 1,454.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.97x = 6,202,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202,475.46/2,841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.46

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