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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.75, 3,383.30 and 1,457.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.75, 3,383.30 and 1,457.01 is: 2,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.75 : 3,383.30 = 1,457.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.75/3,383.30 = 1,457.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.75x = 3,383.30 × 1,457.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.75x = 4,929,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,494.65/2,451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.60

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