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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.63, 4,154.92 and 2,453.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.63, 4,154.92 and 2,453.91 is: 3,382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.63 : 4,154.92 = 2,453.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.63/4,154.92 = 2,453.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.63x = 4,154.92 × 2,453.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.63x = 10,195,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195,799.74/3,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.11

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