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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.97, 3,381.08 and 1,565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.97, 3,381.08 and 1,565.19 is: 2,159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.97 : 3,381.08 = 1,565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.97/3,381.08 = 1,565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.97x = 3,381.08 × 1,565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.97x = 5,292,024.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,292,024.78/2,450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.16

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