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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.18, 3,381.08 and 1,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.18, 3,381.08 and 1,402.24 is: 1,934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.18 : 3,381.08 = 1,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.18/3,381.08 = 1,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.18x = 3,381.08 × 1,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.18x = 4,741,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,085.62/2,450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.99

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