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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.73, 3,373.73 and 1,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.73, 3,373.73 and 1,450.50 is: 2,001.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.73 : 3,373.73 = 1,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.73/3,373.73 = 1,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.73x = 3,373.73 × 1,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.73x = 4,893,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,595.37/2,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.69

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