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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.10, 3,381.06 and 1,402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.10, 3,381.06 and 1,402.14 is: 1,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.10 : 3,381.06 = 1,402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.10/3,381.06 = 1,402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.10x = 3,381.06 × 1,402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.10x = 4,740,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,719.47/2,450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.91

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