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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.14, 3,373.65 and 2,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.14, 3,373.65 and 2,269.74 is: 3,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.14 : 3,373.65 = 2,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.14/3,373.65 = 2,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.14x = 3,373.65 × 2,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.14x = 7,657,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,657,308.35/2,449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.53

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