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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.37, 3,381.42 and 1,331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.37, 3,381.42 and 1,331.28 is: 1,837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.37 : 3,381.42 = 1,331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.37/3,381.42 = 1,331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.37x = 3,381.42 × 1,331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.37x = 4,501,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,625.27/2,450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.12

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