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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.85, 3,382.33 and 1,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.85, 3,382.33 and 1,388.60 is: 1,916.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.85 : 3,382.33 = 1,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.85/3,382.33 = 1,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.85x = 3,382.33 × 1,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.85x = 4,696,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,703.44/2,450.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.36

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