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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.51, 3,381.50 and 1,456.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.51, 3,381.50 and 1,456.04 is: 2,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.51 : 3,381.50 = 1,456.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.51/3,381.50 = 1,456.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.51x = 3,381.50 × 1,456.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.51x = 4,923,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,575.07/2,450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.21

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