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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.22, 3,383.58 and 1,456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.22, 3,383.58 and 1,456.54 is: 2,010.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.22 : 3,383.58 = 1,456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.22/3,383.58 = 1,456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.22x = 3,383.58 × 1,456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.22x = 4,928,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,319.61/2,451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.56

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