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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.44, 3,043.50 and 1,451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.44, 3,043.50 and 1,451.56 is: 2,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.44 : 3,043.50 = 1,451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.44/3,043.50 = 1,451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.44x = 3,043.50 × 1,451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.44x = 4,417,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,822.86/2,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.80

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