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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.94, 3,381.90 and 1,403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.94, 3,381.90 and 1,403.01 is: 1,935.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.94 : 3,381.90 = 1,403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.94/3,381.90 = 1,403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.94x = 3,381.90 × 1,403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.94x = 4,744,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,839.52/2,450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.93

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