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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.94, 5,302.62 and 1,454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.94, 5,302.62 and 1,454.58 is: 2,182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.94 : 5,302.62 = 1,454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.94/5,302.62 = 1,454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.94x = 5,302.62 × 1,454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.94x = 7,713,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,713,085.00/3,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.57

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