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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.30, 3,379.73 and 2,045.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.30, 3,379.73 and 2,045.41 is: 2,821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.30 : 3,379.73 = 2,045.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.30/3,379.73 = 2,045.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.30x = 3,379.73 × 2,045.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.30x = 6,912,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,912,933.54/2,450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.26

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