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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.55, 3,381.78 and 1,456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.55, 3,381.78 and 1,456.32 is: 2,009.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.55 : 3,381.78 = 1,456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.55/3,381.78 = 1,456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.55x = 3,381.78 × 1,456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.55x = 4,924,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,953.85/2,450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.73

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