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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.06, 3,380.24 and 1,401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.06, 3,380.24 and 1,401.86 is: 1,934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.06 : 3,380.24 = 1,401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.06/3,380.24 = 1,401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.06x = 3,380.24 × 1,401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.06x = 4,738,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,623.25/2,450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.08

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