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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.37, 3,370.88 and 2,150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.37, 3,370.88 and 2,150.31 is: 2,958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.37 : 3,370.88 = 2,150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.37/3,370.88 = 2,150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.37x = 3,370.88 × 2,150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.37x = 7,248,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,426.22/2,450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,958.09

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