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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.50, 3,373.98 and 1,451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.50, 3,373.98 and 1,451.10 is: 2,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.50 : 3,373.98 = 1,451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.50/3,373.98 = 1,451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.50x = 3,373.98 × 1,451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.50x = 4,895,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,982.38/2,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.04

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