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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.24, 3,671.52 and 2,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.24, 3,671.52 and 2,083.52 is: 3,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.24 : 3,671.52 = 2,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.24/3,671.52 = 2,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.24x = 3,671.52 × 2,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.24x = 7,649,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,649,685.35/2,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.01

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