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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.74, 3,381.77 and 1,506.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.74, 3,381.77 and 1,506.59 is: 2,078.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.74 : 3,381.77 = 1,506.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.74/3,381.77 = 1,506.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.74x = 3,381.77 × 1,506.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.74x = 5,094,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,927.72/2,450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.94

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