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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.91, 3,379.50 and 1,329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.91, 3,379.50 and 1,329.85 is: 1,835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.91 : 3,379.50 = 1,329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.91/3,379.50 = 1,329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.91x = 3,379.50 × 1,329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.91x = 4,494,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,228.08/2,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.20

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