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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.46, 3,375.48 and 1,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.46, 3,375.48 and 1,951.50 is: 2,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.46 : 3,375.48 = 1,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.46/3,375.48 = 1,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.46x = 3,375.48 × 1,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.46x = 6,587,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587,232.34/2,445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.66

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