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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.16, 3,659.82 and 2,061.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.16, 3,659.82 and 2,061.36 is: 3,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.16 : 3,659.82 = 2,061.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.16/3,659.82 = 2,061.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.16x = 3,659.82 × 2,061.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.16x = 7,544,206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544,206.56/2,450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.07

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