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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.21, 3,674.50 and 1,750.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.21, 3,674.50 and 1,750.97 is: 2,625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.21 : 3,674.50 = 1,750.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.21/3,674.50 = 1,750.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.21x = 3,674.50 × 1,750.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.21x = 6,433,944.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,944.07/2,450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.88

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