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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.67, 3,473.78 and 1,450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.67, 3,473.78 and 1,450.05 is: 2,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.67 : 3,473.78 = 1,450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.67/3,473.78 = 1,450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.67x = 3,473.78 × 1,450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.67x = 5,037,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037,154.69/2,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.25

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