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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.12, 3,676.08 and 1,134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.12, 3,676.08 and 1,134.51 is: 1,702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.12 : 3,676.08 = 1,134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.12/3,676.08 = 1,134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.12x = 3,676.08 × 1,134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.12x = 4,170,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,549.52/2,450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.19

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