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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.40, 3,407.02 and 1,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.40, 3,407.02 and 1,449.20 is: 2,169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.40 : 3,407.02 = 1,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.40/3,407.02 = 1,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.40x = 3,407.02 × 1,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.40x = 4,937,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937,453.38/2,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.93

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