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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.14, 3,381.96 and 1,565.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.14, 3,381.96 and 1,565.94 is: 2,161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.14 : 3,381.96 = 1,565.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.14/3,381.96 = 1,565.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.14x = 3,381.96 × 1,565.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.14x = 5,295,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,295,965.00/2,450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.50

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