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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.28, 3,377.38 and 1,550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.28, 3,377.38 and 1,550.50 is: 2,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.28 : 3,377.38 = 1,550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.28/3,377.38 = 1,550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.28x = 3,377.38 × 1,550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.28x = 5,236,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,627.69/2,448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.90

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