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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.80, 3,669.72 and 1,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.80, 3,669.72 and 1,293.04 is: 1,936.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.80 : 3,669.72 = 1,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.80/3,669.72 = 1,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.80x = 3,669.72 × 1,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.80x = 4,745,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,094.75/2,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.14

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