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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.34, 3,381.48 and 1,402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.34, 3,381.48 and 1,402.56 is: 1,935.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.34 : 3,381.48 = 1,402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.34/3,381.48 = 1,402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.34x = 3,381.48 × 1,402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.34x = 4,742,728.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,728.59/2,450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.54

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