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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.74, 3,373.31 and 1,450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.74, 3,373.31 and 1,450.26 is: 2,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.74 : 3,373.31 = 1,450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.74/3,373.31 = 1,450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.74x = 3,373.31 × 1,450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.74x = 4,892,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,176.56/2,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.10

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