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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.52, 3,379.32 and 2,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.52, 3,379.32 and 2,097.36 is: 2,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.52 : 3,379.32 = 2,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.52/3,379.32 = 2,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.52x = 3,379.32 × 2,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.52x = 7,087,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,087,650.60/2,450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.30

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