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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.03, 3,383.72 and 2,133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.03, 3,383.72 and 2,133.83 is: 2,947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.03 : 3,383.72 = 2,133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.03/3,383.72 = 2,133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.03x = 3,383.72 × 2,133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.03x = 7,220,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,255.66/2,450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.01

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