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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.30, 3,670.05 and 2,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.30, 3,670.05 and 2,126.30 is: 3,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.30 : 3,670.05 = 2,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.30/3,670.05 = 2,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.30x = 3,670.05 × 2,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.30x = 7,803,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803,627.32/2,450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.76

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