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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.93, 3,381.82 and 1,456.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.93, 3,381.82 and 1,456.45 is: 2,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.93 : 3,381.82 = 1,456.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.93/3,381.82 = 1,456.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.93x = 3,381.82 × 1,456.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.93x = 4,925,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,439.64/2,450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.62

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