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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.27, 3,669.99 and 2,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.27, 3,669.99 and 2,200.60 is: 3,297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.27 : 3,669.99 = 2,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.27/3,669.99 = 2,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.27x = 3,669.99 × 2,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.27x = 8,076,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,076,179.99/2,449.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.38

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