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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.09, 3,381.66 and 1,506.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.09, 3,381.66 and 1,506.69 is: 2,079.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.09 : 3,381.66 = 1,506.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.09/3,381.66 = 1,506.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.09x = 3,381.66 × 1,506.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.09x = 5,095,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,125.99/2,450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.56

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