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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.88, 3,669.48 and 1,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.88, 3,669.48 and 1,669.92 is: 2,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.88 : 3,669.48 = 1,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.88/3,669.48 = 1,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.88x = 3,669.48 × 1,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.88x = 6,127,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127,738.04/2,450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.22

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