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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.37, 4,520.86 and 1,453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.37, 4,520.86 and 1,453.59 is: 2,180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.37 : 4,520.86 = 1,453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.37/4,520.86 = 1,453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.37x = 4,520.86 × 1,453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.37x = 6,571,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,476.89/3,014.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.05

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