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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.88, 3,465.50 and 1,449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.88, 3,465.50 and 1,449.33 is: 2,000.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.88 : 3,465.50 = 1,449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.88/3,465.50 = 1,449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.88x = 3,465.50 × 1,449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.88x = 5,022,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,632.87/2,510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.35

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