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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.36, 3,382.80 and 1,456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.36, 3,382.80 and 1,456.76 is: 2,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.36 : 3,382.80 = 1,456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.36/3,382.80 = 1,456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.36x = 3,382.80 × 1,456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.36x = 4,927,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927,927.73/2,451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.28

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