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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.50, 3,376.26 and 1,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.50, 3,376.26 and 1,451.72 is: 2,003.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.50 : 3,376.26 = 1,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.50/3,376.26 = 1,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.50x = 3,376.26 × 1,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.50x = 4,901,384.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,384.17/2,446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.43

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