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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.16, 3,379.86 and 1,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.16, 3,379.86 and 1,611 is: 2,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.16 : 3,379.86 = 1,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.16/3,379.86 = 1,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.16x = 3,379.86 × 1,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.16x = 5,444,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,444,954.46/2,450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.29

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