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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.13, 3,447.63 and 1,450.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.13, 3,447.63 and 1,450.17 is: 2,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.13 : 3,447.63 = 1,450.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.13/3,447.63 = 1,450.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.13x = 3,447.63 × 1,450.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.13x = 4,999,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,649.60/2,498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.36

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