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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.63, 3,677.77 and 1,153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.63, 3,677.77 and 1,153.01 is: 1,730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.63 : 3,677.77 = 1,153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.63/3,677.77 = 1,153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.63x = 3,677.77 × 1,153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.63x = 4,240,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,505.59/2,450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.37

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