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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.68, 4,372.25 and 1,454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.68, 4,372.25 and 1,454.45 is: 2,180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.68 : 4,372.25 = 1,454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.68/4,372.25 = 1,454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.68x = 4,372.25 × 1,454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.68x = 6,359,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,359,189.88/2,916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.29

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