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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.36, 3,467.16 and 1,450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.36, 3,467.16 and 1,450.28 is: 2,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.36 : 3,467.16 = 1,450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.36/3,467.16 = 1,450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.36x = 3,467.16 × 1,450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.36x = 5,028,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,352.80/2,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.45

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