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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.08, 3,664.44 and 1,458.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.08, 3,664.44 and 1,458.27 is: 2,181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.08 : 3,664.44 = 1,458.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.08/3,664.44 = 1,458.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.08x = 3,664.44 × 1,458.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.08x = 5,343,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,742.92/2,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.94

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