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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.99, 3,382.43 and 1,456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.99, 3,382.43 and 1,456.80 is: 2,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.99 : 3,382.43 = 1,456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.99/3,382.43 = 1,456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.99x = 3,382.43 × 1,456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.99x = 4,927,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927,516.74/2,450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.42

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