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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.39, 4,806.56 and 1,450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.39, 4,806.56 and 1,450.01 is: 2,174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.39 : 4,806.56 = 1,450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.39/4,806.56 = 1,450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.39x = 4,806.56 × 1,450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.39x = 6,969,528.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,528.78/3,204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.99

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