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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450, 3,381.18 and 1,402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450, 3,381.18 and 1,402.22 is: 1,935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450 : 3,381.18 = 1,402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450/3,381.18 = 1,402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450x = 3,381.18 × 1,402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450x = 4,741,158.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,158.22/2,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.17

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