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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.59, 2,174.28 and 1,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.59, 2,174.28 and 1,350.44 is: 2,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.59 : 2,174.28 = 1,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.59/2,174.28 = 1,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.59x = 2,174.28 × 1,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.59x = 2,936,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,226.90/1,451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.77

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