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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.27, 3,381.37 and 1,331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.27, 3,381.37 and 1,331.19 is: 1,837.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.27 : 3,381.37 = 1,331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.27/3,381.37 = 1,331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.27x = 3,381.37 × 1,331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.27x = 4,501,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,245.93/2,450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.04

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