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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.41, 3,381.93 and 1,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.41, 3,381.93 and 1,455.72 is: 2,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.41 : 3,381.93 = 1,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.41/3,381.93 = 1,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.41x = 3,381.93 × 1,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.41x = 4,923,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,130.46/2,451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.29

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