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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.84, 3,381.30 and 1,567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.84, 3,381.30 and 1,567.14 is: 2,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.84 : 3,381.30 = 1,567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.84/3,381.30 = 1,567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.84x = 3,381.30 × 1,567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.84x = 5,298,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298,970.48/2,450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.11

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