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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.34, 3,666.30 and 1,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.34, 3,666.30 and 1,459.52 is: 2,183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.34 : 3,666.30 = 1,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.34/3,666.30 = 1,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.34x = 3,666.30 × 1,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.34x = 5,351,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,038.18/2,450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.79

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