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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.52, 3,382.20 and 1,403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.52, 3,382.20 and 1,403.28 is: 1,936.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.52 : 3,382.20 = 1,403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.52/3,382.20 = 1,403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.52x = 3,382.20 × 1,403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.52x = 4,746,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,173.62/2,450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.80

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