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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.55, 3,381.57 and 1,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.55, 3,381.57 and 1,506.24 is: 2,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.55 : 3,381.57 = 1,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.55/3,381.57 = 1,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.55x = 3,381.57 × 1,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.55x = 5,093,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,456.00/2,450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.50

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