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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.55, 3,383.52 and 1,507.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.55, 3,383.52 and 1,507.61 is: 2,081.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.55 : 3,383.52 = 1,507.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.55/3,383.52 = 1,507.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.55x = 3,383.52 × 1,507.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.55x = 5,101,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,011.67/2,450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.58

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