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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.08, 3,651.66 and 2,405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.08, 3,651.66 and 2,405.34 is: 3,586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.08 : 3,651.66 = 2,405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.08/3,651.66 = 2,405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.08x = 3,651.66 × 2,405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.08x = 8,783,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783,483.86/2,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.44

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