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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.08, 3,675.12 and 2,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.08, 3,675.12 and 2,294.56 is: 3,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.08 : 3,675.12 = 2,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.08/3,675.12 = 2,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.08x = 3,675.12 × 2,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.08x = 8,432,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,432,783.35/2,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.84

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