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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.98, 3,382.36 and 1,331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.98, 3,382.36 and 1,331.93 is: 1,838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.98 : 3,382.36 = 1,331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.98/3,382.36 = 1,331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.98x = 3,382.36 × 1,331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.98x = 4,505,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,071.88/2,450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.07

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