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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.64, 3,306.02 and 1,451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.64, 3,306.02 and 1,451.42 is: 2,002.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.64 : 3,306.02 = 1,451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.64/3,306.02 = 1,451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.64x = 3,306.02 × 1,451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.64x = 4,798,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,399.76/2,395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.98

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