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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.22, 3,375.28 and 1,450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.22, 3,375.28 and 1,450.52 is: 2,002.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.22 : 3,375.28 = 1,450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.22/3,375.28 = 1,450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.22x = 3,375.28 × 1,450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.22x = 4,895,911.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,911.15/2,445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.24

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