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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.03, 3,379.68 and 1,401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.03, 3,379.68 and 1,401.07 is: 1,933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.03 : 3,379.68 = 1,401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.03/3,379.68 = 1,401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.03x = 3,379.68 × 1,401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.03x = 4,735,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,168.26/2,449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.49

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