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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.95, 4,954.53 and 1,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.95, 4,954.53 and 1,453.12 is: 2,179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.95 : 4,954.53 = 1,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.95/4,954.53 = 1,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.95x = 4,954.53 × 1,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.95x = 7,199,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,526.63/3,302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.73

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