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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.80, 3,666.08 and 2,234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.80, 3,666.08 and 2,234.53 is: 3,342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.80 : 3,666.08 = 2,234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.80/3,666.08 = 2,234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.80x = 3,666.08 × 2,234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.80x = 8,191,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191,954.57/2,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.56

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