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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.79, 3,380.30 and 1,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.79, 3,380.30 and 1,554.80 is: 2,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.79 : 3,380.30 = 1,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.79/3,380.30 = 1,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.79x = 3,380.30 × 1,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.79x = 5,255,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,665.76/2,450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.48

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