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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.09, 4,957.74 and 1,454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.09, 4,957.74 and 1,454.97 is: 2,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.09 : 4,957.74 = 1,454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.09/4,957.74 = 1,454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.09x = 4,957.74 × 1,454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.09x = 7,213,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213,362.97/3,304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.16

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