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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.38, 3,670.76 and 1,351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.38, 3,670.76 and 1,351.42 is: 2,024.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.38 : 3,670.76 = 1,351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.38/3,670.76 = 1,351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.38x = 3,670.76 × 1,351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.38x = 4,960,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,738.48/2,450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.48

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