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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.50, 3,320.97 and 1,302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.50, 3,320.97 and 1,302.50 is: 1,797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.50 : 3,320.97 = 1,302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.50/3,320.97 = 1,302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.50x = 3,320.97 × 1,302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.50x = 4,325,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,563.43/2,406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.45

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