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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.01, 3,381.13 and 1,505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.01, 3,381.13 and 1,505.84 is: 2,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.01 : 3,381.13 = 1,505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.01/3,381.13 = 1,505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.01x = 3,381.13 × 1,505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.01x = 5,091,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,446.91/2,450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.13

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