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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.39, 3,675.44 and 2,305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.39, 3,675.44 and 2,305.91 is: 3,458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.39 : 3,675.44 = 2,305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.39/3,675.44 = 2,305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.39x = 3,675.44 × 2,305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.39x = 8,475,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475,248.80/2,450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.74

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