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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445, 3,373.29 and 1,450.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445, 3,373.29 and 1,450.59 is: 2,001.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445 : 3,373.29 = 1,450.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445/3,373.29 = 1,450.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445x = 3,373.29 × 1,450.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445x = 4,893,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,260.74/2,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.33

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