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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.74, 3,306.18 and 1,451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.74, 3,306.18 and 1,451.35 is: 2,002.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.74 : 3,306.18 = 1,451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.74/3,306.18 = 1,451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.74x = 3,306.18 × 1,451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.74x = 4,798,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,433.92/2,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.90

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