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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.28, 3,385.19 and 2,431.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.28, 3,385.19 and 2,431.83 is: 3,359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.28 : 3,385.19 = 2,431.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.28/3,385.19 = 2,431.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.28x = 3,385.19 × 2,431.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.28x = 8,232,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,194.44/2,450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.70

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