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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.88, 3,381.66 and 1,456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.88, 3,381.66 and 1,456.44 is: 2,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.88 : 3,381.66 = 1,456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.88/3,381.66 = 1,456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.88x = 3,381.66 × 1,456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.88x = 4,925,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,184.89/2,450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.56

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