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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.80, 3,562.58 and 1,450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.80, 3,562.58 and 1,450.48 is: 2,173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.80 : 3,562.58 = 1,450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.80/3,562.58 = 1,450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.80x = 3,562.58 × 1,450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.80x = 5,167,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,451.04/2,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.21

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