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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.16, 3,675.51 and 969.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.16, 3,675.51 and 969.41 is: 1,454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.16 : 3,675.51 = 969.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.16/3,675.51 = 969.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.16x = 3,675.51 × 969.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.16x = 3,563,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,085.34/2,450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.23

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