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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.32, 3,382.62 and 1,456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.32, 3,382.62 and 1,456.84 is: 2,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.32 : 3,382.62 = 1,456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.32/3,382.62 = 1,456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.32x = 3,382.62 × 1,456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.32x = 4,927,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927,936.12/2,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.32

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