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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.01, 3,381.03 and 1,330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.01, 3,381.03 and 1,330.95 is: 1,836.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.01 : 3,381.03 = 1,330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.01/3,381.03 = 1,330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.01x = 3,381.03 × 1,330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.01x = 4,499,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,981.88/2,450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.72

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