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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.64, 3,373.89 and 1,450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.64, 3,373.89 and 1,450.96 is: 2,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.64 : 3,373.89 = 1,450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.64/3,373.89 = 1,450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.64x = 3,373.89 × 1,450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.64x = 4,895,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,379.43/2,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.68

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