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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.55, 4,366.08 and 1,450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.55, 4,366.08 and 1,450.32 is: 2,174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.55 : 4,366.08 = 1,450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.55/4,366.08 = 1,450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.55x = 4,366.08 × 1,450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.55x = 6,332,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,332,213.15/2,912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.11

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