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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.54, 3,374.20 and 1,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.54, 3,374.20 and 1,451.04 is: 2,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.54 : 3,374.20 = 1,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.54/3,374.20 = 1,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.54x = 3,374.20 × 1,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.54x = 4,896,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,099.17/2,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.05

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