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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.17, 4,519.35 and 1,454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.17, 4,519.35 and 1,454.58 is: 2,180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.17 : 4,519.35 = 1,454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.17/4,519.35 = 1,454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.17x = 4,519.35 × 1,454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.17x = 6,573,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,756.12/3,014.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.95

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