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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.26, 3,381.51 and 1,402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.26, 3,381.51 and 1,402.48 is: 1,935.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.26 : 3,381.51 = 1,402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.26/3,381.51 = 1,402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.26x = 3,381.51 × 1,402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.26x = 4,742,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,500.14/2,450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.51

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