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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.29, 3,381.44 and 1,331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.29, 3,381.44 and 1,331.23 is: 1,837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.29 : 3,381.44 = 1,331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.29/3,381.44 = 1,331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.29x = 3,381.44 × 1,331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.29x = 4,501,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,474.37/2,450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.12

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