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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.20, 3,381.82 and 1,918.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.20, 3,381.82 and 1,918.02 is: 2,647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.20 : 3,381.82 = 1,918.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.20/3,381.82 = 1,918.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.20x = 3,381.82 × 1,918.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.20x = 6,486,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,486,398.40/2,450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.29

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