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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.37, 3,664.02 and 2,004.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.37, 3,664.02 and 2,004.49 is: 2,999.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.37 : 3,664.02 = 2,004.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.37/3,664.02 = 2,004.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.37x = 3,664.02 × 2,004.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.37x = 7,344,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,491.45/2,448.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.75

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