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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.91, 3,287.03 and 1,450.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.91, 3,287.03 and 1,450.41 is: 2,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.91 : 3,287.03 = 1,450.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.91/3,287.03 = 1,450.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.91x = 3,287.03 × 1,450.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.91x = 4,767,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,529.76/2,381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.56

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