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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.25, 3,386.81 and 2,117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.25, 3,386.81 and 2,117.95 is: 2,927.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.25 : 3,386.81 = 2,117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.25/3,386.81 = 2,117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.25x = 3,386.81 × 2,117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.25x = 7,173,091.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,091.07/2,450.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.49

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