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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.12, 3,320.51 and 1,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.12, 3,320.51 and 1,449.30 is: 2,000.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.12 : 3,320.51 = 1,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.12/3,320.51 = 1,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.12x = 3,320.51 × 1,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.12x = 4,812,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,415.14/2,406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.07

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