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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.44, 3,475.62 and 1,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.44, 3,475.62 and 1,450.50 is: 2,172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.44 : 3,475.62 = 1,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.44/3,475.62 = 1,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.44x = 3,475.62 × 1,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.44x = 5,041,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,386.81/2,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.60

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