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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.23, 3,465.41 and 1,448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.23, 3,465.41 and 1,448.97 is: 1,999.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.23 : 3,465.41 = 1,448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.23/3,465.41 = 1,448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.23x = 3,465.41 × 1,448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.23x = 5,021,267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,267.88/2,511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.53

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