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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.12, 3,379.80 and 1,386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.12, 3,379.80 and 1,386.94 is: 1,913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.12 : 3,379.80 = 1,386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.12/3,379.80 = 1,386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.12x = 3,379.80 × 1,386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.12x = 4,687,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,579.81/2,449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.99

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