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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.49, 3,381.60 and 1,331.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.49, 3,381.60 and 1,331.39 is: 1,837.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.49 : 3,381.60 = 1,331.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.49/3,381.60 = 1,331.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.49x = 3,381.60 × 1,331.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.49x = 4,502,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,211.52/2,450.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.27

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