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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.44, 2,966.40 and 1,450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.44, 2,966.40 and 1,450.56 is: 2,001.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.44 : 2,966.40 = 1,450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.44/2,966.40 = 1,450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.44x = 2,966.40 × 1,450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.44x = 4,302,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,941.18/2,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.89

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