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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.46, 3,372.72 and 1,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.46, 3,372.72 and 1,949.50 is: 2,690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.46 : 3,372.72 = 1,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.46/3,372.72 = 1,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.46x = 3,372.72 × 1,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.46x = 6,575,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,100.78/2,443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.90

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