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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.93, 3,670.23 and 1,903.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.93, 3,670.23 and 1,903.49 is: 2,850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.93 : 3,670.23 = 1,903.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.93/3,670.23 = 1,903.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.93x = 3,670.23 × 1,903.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.93x = 6,986,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,246.10/2,450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.45

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