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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.04, 3,381.94 and 1,455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.04, 3,381.94 and 1,455.96 is: 2,008.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.04 : 3,381.94 = 1,455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.04/3,381.94 = 1,455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.04x = 3,381.94 × 1,455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.04x = 4,923,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,969.36/2,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.93

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