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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.40, 3,626.70 and 1,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.40, 3,626.70 and 1,450.20 is: 2,170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.40 : 3,626.70 = 1,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.40/3,626.70 = 1,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.40x = 3,626.70 × 1,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.40x = 5,259,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,440.34/2,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.27

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