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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.45, 3,381.27 and 1,402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.45, 3,381.27 and 1,402.49 is: 1,935.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.45 : 3,381.27 = 1,402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.45/3,381.27 = 1,402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.45x = 3,381.27 × 1,402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.45x = 4,742,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,197.36/2,450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.24

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