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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.79, 3,673.17 and 1,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.79, 3,673.17 and 1,337.54 is: 2,004.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.79 : 3,673.17 = 1,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.79/3,673.17 = 1,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.79x = 3,673.17 × 1,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.79x = 4,912,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,993.44/2,450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.66

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