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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.52, 4,644.99 and 1,454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.52, 4,644.99 and 1,454.52 is: 2,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.52 : 4,644.99 = 1,454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.52/4,644.99 = 1,454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.52x = 4,644.99 × 1,454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.52x = 6,756,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,756,230.85/3,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.36

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