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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.98, 3,399.74 and 2,450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.98, 3,399.74 and 2,450.38 is: 3,356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.98 : 3,399.74 = 2,450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.98/3,399.74 = 2,450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.98x = 3,399.74 × 2,450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.98x = 8,330,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330,654.90/2,481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.46

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