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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.26, 3,381.41 and 1,455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.26, 3,381.41 and 1,455.54 is: 2,008.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.26 : 3,381.41 = 1,455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.26/3,381.41 = 1,455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.26x = 3,381.41 × 1,455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.26x = 4,921,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,760.28/2,450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.67

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