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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.47, 3,381.82 and 1,388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.47, 3,381.82 and 1,388.22 is: 1,915.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.47 : 3,381.82 = 1,388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.47/3,381.82 = 1,388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.47x = 3,381.82 × 1,388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.47x = 4,694,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,710.16/2,450.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.84

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