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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.50, 3,374.92 and 1,451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.50, 3,374.92 and 1,451.36 is: 2,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.50 : 3,374.92 = 1,451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.50/3,374.92 = 1,451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.50x = 3,374.92 × 1,451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.50x = 4,898,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,223.89/2,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.95

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