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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.76, 3,491.84 and 2,450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.76, 3,491.84 and 2,450.34 is: 3,357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.76 : 3,491.84 = 2,450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.76/3,491.84 = 2,450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.76x = 3,491.84 × 2,450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.76x = 8,556,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556,182.97/2,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.00

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