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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.76, 3,659.16 and 2,205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.76, 3,659.16 and 2,205.06 is: 3,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.76 : 3,659.16 = 2,205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.76/3,659.16 = 2,205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.76x = 3,659.16 × 2,205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.76x = 8,068,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,068,667.35/2,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.31

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