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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.25, 3,381.35 and 1,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.25, 3,381.35 and 1,402.52 is: 1,935.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.25 : 3,381.35 = 1,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.25/3,381.35 = 1,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.25x = 3,381.35 × 1,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.25x = 4,742,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,387.08/2,450.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.47

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