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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.71, 3,667.75 and 1,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.71, 3,667.75 and 1,477.50 is: 2,211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.71 : 3,667.75 = 1,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.71/3,667.75 = 1,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.71x = 3,667.75 × 1,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.71x = 5,419,100.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,100.63/2,450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.24

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