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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.46, 3,104.27 and 1,452.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.46, 3,104.27 and 1,452.53 is: 2,003.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.46 : 3,104.27 = 1,452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.46/3,104.27 = 1,452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.46x = 3,104.27 × 1,452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.46x = 4,509,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,035.52/2,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.61

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