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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.27, 3,676.31 and 1,134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.27, 3,676.31 and 1,134.66 is: 1,702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.27 : 3,676.31 = 1,134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.27/3,676.31 = 1,134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.27x = 3,676.31 × 1,134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.27x = 4,171,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,361.90/2,450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.41

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