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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.27, 4,363.95 and 1,450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.27, 4,363.95 and 1,450.23 is: 2,174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.27 : 4,363.95 = 1,450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.27/4,363.95 = 1,450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.27x = 4,363.95 × 1,450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.27x = 6,328,731.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328,731.21/2,910.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.62

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