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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.38, 3,374.15 and 1,450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.38, 3,374.15 and 1,450.29 is: 2,001.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.38 : 3,374.15 = 1,450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.38/3,374.15 = 1,450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.38x = 3,374.15 × 1,450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.38x = 4,893,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,488.75/2,445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.12

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