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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.48, 3,381.69 and 1,331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.48, 3,381.69 and 1,331.43 is: 1,837.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.48 : 3,381.69 = 1,331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.48/3,381.69 = 1,331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.48x = 3,381.69 × 1,331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.48x = 4,502,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,483.52/2,450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.39

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