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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.51, 3,374.81 and 1,450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.51, 3,374.81 and 1,450.77 is: 2,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.51 : 3,374.81 = 1,450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.51/3,374.81 = 1,450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.51x = 3,374.81 × 1,450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.51x = 4,896,069.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,069.17/2,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.06

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