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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.74, 3,447 and 1,450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.74, 3,447 and 1,450.14 is: 2,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.74 : 3,447 = 1,450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.74/3,447 = 1,450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.74x = 3,447 × 1,450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.74x = 4,998,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,632.58/2,497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.26

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