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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.57, 3,374.36 and 1,451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.57, 3,374.36 and 1,451.18 is: 2,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.57 : 3,374.36 = 1,451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.57/3,374.36 = 1,451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.57x = 3,374.36 × 1,451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.57x = 4,896,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,791.39/2,445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.31

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