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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.80, 4,519.19 and 1,454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.80, 4,519.19 and 1,454.36 is: 2,180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.80 : 4,519.19 = 1,454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.80/4,519.19 = 1,454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.80x = 4,519.19 × 1,454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.80x = 6,572,510.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,510.21/3,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.08

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