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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.02, 3,380.06 and 2,368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.02, 3,380.06 and 2,368.02 is: 3,268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.02 : 3,380.06 = 2,368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.02/3,380.06 = 2,368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.02x = 3,380.06 × 2,368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.02x = 8,004,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,004,049.68/2,449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.27

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