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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.17, 3,288.78 and 1,451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.17, 3,288.78 and 1,451.67 is: 2,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.17 : 3,288.78 = 1,451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.17/3,288.78 = 1,451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.17x = 3,288.78 × 1,451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.17x = 4,774,225.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,225.35/2,383.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.31

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