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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.04, 3,673.97 and 1,216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.04, 3,673.97 and 1,216.49 is: 1,824.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.04 : 3,673.97 = 1,216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.04/3,673.97 = 1,216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.04x = 3,673.97 × 1,216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.04x = 4,469,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,341.68/2,449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.94

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