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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.72, 3,382.25 and 1,456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.72, 3,382.25 and 1,456.44 is: 2,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.72 : 3,382.25 = 1,456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.72/3,382.25 = 1,456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.72x = 3,382.25 × 1,456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.72x = 4,926,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,044.19/2,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.22

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