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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.12, 3,377.84 and 2,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.12, 3,377.84 and 2,153.76 is: 2,970.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.12 : 3,377.84 = 2,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.12/3,377.84 = 2,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.12x = 3,377.84 × 2,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.12x = 7,275,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,056.68/2,449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.48

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