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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.73, 3,382.04 and 1,331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.73, 3,382.04 and 1,331.69 is: 1,837.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.73 : 3,382.04 = 1,331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.73/3,382.04 = 1,331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.73x = 3,382.04 × 1,331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.73x = 4,503,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,805.28/2,450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.74

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