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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.56, 3,381.68 and 1,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.56, 3,381.68 and 1,402.72 is: 1,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.56 : 3,381.68 = 1,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.56/3,381.68 = 1,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.56x = 3,381.68 × 1,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.56x = 4,743,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,550.17/2,450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.70

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