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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.32, 3,465.56 and 1,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.32, 3,465.56 and 1,449.08 is: 1,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.32 : 3,465.56 = 1,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.32/3,465.56 = 1,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.32x = 3,465.56 × 1,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.32x = 5,021,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,866.44/2,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.70

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