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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.80, 3,675.81 and 2,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.80, 3,675.81 and 2,036.99 is: 3,055.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.80 : 3,675.81 = 2,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.80/3,675.81 = 2,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.80x = 3,675.81 × 2,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.80x = 7,487,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,487,572.13/2,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.16

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