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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,400.64, 5,098.08 and 1,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,400.64, 5,098.08 and 1,454.24 is: 2,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,400.64 : 5,098.08 = 1,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,400.64/5,098.08 = 1,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,400.64x = 5,098.08 × 1,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,400.64x = 7,413,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,831.86/3,400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.13

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