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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.25, 3,379.95 and 1,330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.25, 3,379.95 and 1,330.18 is: 1,835.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.25 : 3,379.95 = 1,330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.25/3,379.95 = 1,330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.25x = 3,379.95 × 1,330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.25x = 4,495,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,933.44/2,449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.64

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