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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.02, 3,669.62 and 2,200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.02, 3,669.62 and 2,200.35 is: 3,297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.02 : 3,669.62 = 2,200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.02/3,669.62 = 2,200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.02x = 3,669.62 × 2,200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.02x = 8,074,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074,437.37/2,449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.01

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