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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.31, 3,675.99 and 1,151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.31, 3,675.99 and 1,151.07 is: 1,726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.31 : 3,675.99 = 1,151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.31/3,675.99 = 1,151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.31x = 3,675.99 × 1,151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.31x = 4,231,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,321.81/2,450.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.85

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