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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.67, 6,078.32 and 1,454.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.67, 6,078.32 and 1,454.81 is: 2,182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.67 : 6,078.32 = 1,454.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.67/6,078.32 = 1,454.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.67x = 6,078.32 × 1,454.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.67x = 8,842,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842,800.72/4,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.51

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