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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.84, 3,676.28 and 1,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.84, 3,676.28 and 1,277.96 is: 1,916.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.84 : 3,676.28 = 1,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.84/3,676.28 = 1,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.84x = 3,676.28 × 1,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.84x = 4,698,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,114.02/2,450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.94

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