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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.54, 3,381.75 and 1,331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.54, 3,381.75 and 1,331.46 is: 1,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.54 : 3,381.75 = 1,331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.54/3,381.75 = 1,331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.54x = 3,381.75 × 1,331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.54x = 4,502,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,664.86/2,450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.42

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