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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.77, 3,374.55 and 1,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.77, 3,374.55 and 1,451 is: 2,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.77 : 3,374.55 = 1,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.77/3,374.55 = 1,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.77x = 3,374.55 × 1,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.77x = 4,896,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,472.05/2,445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.02

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