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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.45, 3,677.75 and 1,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.45, 3,677.75 and 1,064.90 is: 1,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.45 : 3,677.75 = 1,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.45/3,677.75 = 1,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.45x = 3,677.75 × 1,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.45x = 3,916,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,429.14/2,450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.25

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