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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.44, 3,672.42 and 1,798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.44, 3,672.42 and 1,798.12 is: 2,694.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.44 : 3,672.42 = 1,798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.44/3,672.42 = 1,798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.44x = 3,672.42 × 1,798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.44x = 6,603,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603,451.85/2,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.80

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