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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.98, 5,014.84 and 2,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.98, 5,014.84 and 2,450 is: 3,383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.98 : 5,014.84 = 2,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.98/5,014.84 = 2,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.98x = 5,014.84 × 2,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.98x = 12,286,358
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,286,358/3,630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.76

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