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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.51, 3,381.66 and 1,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.51, 3,381.66 and 1,388.20 is: 1,915.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.51 : 3,381.66 = 1,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.51/3,381.66 = 1,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.51x = 3,381.66 × 1,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.51x = 4,694,411.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,411.96/2,450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.69

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