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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.24, 3,679.46 and 1,339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.24, 3,679.46 and 1,339.02 is: 2,010.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.24 : 3,679.46 = 1,339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.24/3,679.46 = 1,339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.24x = 3,679.46 × 1,339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.24x = 4,926,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,863.83/2,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.77

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