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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.23, 4,780.14 and 1,454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.23, 4,780.14 and 1,454.45 is: 2,182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.23 : 4,780.14 = 1,454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.23/4,780.14 = 1,454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.23x = 4,780.14 × 1,454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.23x = 6,952,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,450.72/3,186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.03

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