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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.46, 3,292.20 and 1,453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.46, 3,292.20 and 1,453.50 is: 2,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.46 : 3,292.20 = 1,453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.46/3,292.20 = 1,453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.46x = 3,292.20 × 1,453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.46x = 4,785,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,212.70/2,384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.83

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