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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.51, 3,386.86 and 1,445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.51, 3,386.86 and 1,445.62 is: 1,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.51 : 3,386.86 = 1,445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.51/3,386.86 = 1,445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.51x = 3,386.86 × 1,445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.51x = 4,896,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,112.55/2,454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.74

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