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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.34, 3,382.56 and 1,455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.34, 3,382.56 and 1,455.94 is: 2,009.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.34 : 3,382.56 = 1,455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.34/3,382.56 = 1,455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.34x = 3,382.56 × 1,455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.34x = 4,924,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,804.41/2,450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.85

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