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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.55, 3,675.44 and 2,036.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.55, 3,675.44 and 2,036.74 is: 3,054.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.55 : 3,675.44 = 2,036.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.55/3,675.44 = 2,036.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.55x = 3,675.44 × 2,036.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.55x = 7,485,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485,889.21/2,450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.78

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