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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.02, 4,371.51 and 1,453.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.02, 4,371.51 and 1,453.22 is: 2,180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.02 : 4,371.51 = 1,453.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.02/4,371.51 = 1,453.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.02x = 4,371.51 × 1,453.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.02x = 6,352,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,765.76/2,914.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.07

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