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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.63, 3,374.40 and 1,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.63, 3,374.40 and 1,451.16 is: 2,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.63 : 3,374.40 = 1,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.63/3,374.40 = 1,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.63x = 3,374.40 × 1,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.63x = 4,896,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,794.30/2,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.26

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