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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.47, 3,383.44 and 1,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.47, 3,383.44 and 1,457.28 is: 2,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.47 : 3,383.44 = 1,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.47/3,383.44 = 1,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.47x = 3,383.44 × 1,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.47x = 4,930,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,615.80/2,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.29

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