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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.92, 3,382.53 and 1,456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.92, 3,382.53 and 1,456.44 is: 2,010.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.92 : 3,382.53 = 1,456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.92/3,382.53 = 1,456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.92x = 3,382.53 × 1,456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.92x = 4,926,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,451.99/2,450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.04

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