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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.67, 3,381.10 and 1,388.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.67, 3,381.10 and 1,388.33 is: 1,915.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.67 : 3,381.10 = 1,388.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.67/3,381.10 = 1,388.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.67x = 3,381.10 × 1,388.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.67x = 4,694,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,082.56/2,450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.43

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