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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.94, 3,379.52 and 1,329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.94, 3,379.52 and 1,329.86 is: 1,835.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.94 : 3,379.52 = 1,329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.94/3,379.52 = 1,329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.94x = 3,379.52 × 1,329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.94x = 4,494,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,276.69/2,448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.19

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