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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.44, 3,660.77 and 1,751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.44, 3,660.77 and 1,751.56 is: 2,616.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.44 : 3,660.77 = 1,751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.44/3,660.77 = 1,751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.44x = 3,660.77 × 1,751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.44x = 6,412,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,412,058.30/2,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.70

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