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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.33, 3,667.82 and 1,460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.33, 3,667.82 and 1,460.52 is: 2,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.33 : 3,667.82 = 1,460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.33/3,667.82 = 1,460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.33x = 3,667.82 × 1,460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.33x = 5,356,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,356,917.16/2,451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.31

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