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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.80, 3,676.20 and 1,523.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.80, 3,676.20 and 1,523.35 is: 2,285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.80 : 3,676.20 = 1,523.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.80/3,676.20 = 1,523.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.80x = 3,676.20 × 1,523.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.80x = 5,600,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600,139.27/2,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.03

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