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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.09, 3,084.48 and 1,450.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.09, 3,084.48 and 1,450.47 is: 2,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.09 : 3,084.48 = 1,450.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.09/3,084.48 = 1,450.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.09x = 3,084.48 × 1,450.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.09x = 4,473,945.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,945.71/2,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.68

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