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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.96, 3,906.90 and 1,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.96, 3,906.90 and 1,450.20 is: 2,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.96 : 3,906.90 = 1,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.96/3,906.90 = 1,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.96x = 3,906.90 × 1,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.96x = 5,665,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665,786.38/2,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.50

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