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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.51, 4,954.86 and 1,454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.51, 4,954.86 and 1,454.28 is: 2,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.51 : 4,954.86 = 1,454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.51/4,954.86 = 1,454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.51x = 4,954.86 × 1,454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.51x = 7,205,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,753.80/3,303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.24

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