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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.89, 3,381.34 and 1,612.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.89, 3,381.34 and 1,612.06 is: 2,224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.89 : 3,381.34 = 1,612.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.89/3,381.34 = 1,612.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.89x = 3,381.34 × 1,612.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.89x = 5,450,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,922.96/2,450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.06

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