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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.40, 4,398.90 and 2,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.40, 4,398.90 and 2,450.20 is: 3,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.40 : 4,398.90 = 2,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.40/4,398.90 = 2,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.40x = 4,398.90 × 2,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.40x = 10,778,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,778,184.78/2,925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.35

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