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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.81, 3,382.14 and 1,331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.81, 3,382.14 and 1,331.77 is: 1,837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.81 : 3,382.14 = 1,331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.81/3,382.14 = 1,331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.81x = 3,382.14 × 1,331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.81x = 4,504,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,215.68/2,450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.85

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