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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.10, 3,379.74 and 1,330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.10, 3,379.74 and 1,330.02 is: 1,835.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.10 : 3,379.74 = 1,330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.10/3,379.74 = 1,330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.10x = 3,379.74 × 1,330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.10x = 4,495,121.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,121.79/2,449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.42

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