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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.21, 3,466.68 and 1,449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.21, 3,466.68 and 1,449.73 is: 2,000.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.21 : 3,466.68 = 1,449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.21/3,466.68 = 1,449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.21x = 3,466.68 × 1,449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.21x = 5,025,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,750.00/2,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.53

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