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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.02, 3,380.06 and 1,454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.02, 3,380.06 and 1,454.34 is: 2,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.02 : 3,380.06 = 1,454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.02/3,380.06 = 1,454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.02x = 3,380.06 × 1,454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.02x = 4,915,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,756.46/2,449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.23

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