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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.44, 3,451.84 and 1,453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.44, 3,451.84 and 1,453.44 is: 2,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.44 : 3,451.84 = 1,453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.44/3,451.84 = 1,453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.44x = 3,451.84 × 1,453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.44x = 5,017,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,042.33/2,501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.66

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