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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.30, 3,667.47 and 1,291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.30, 3,667.47 and 1,291.54 is: 1,933.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.30 : 3,667.47 = 1,291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.30/3,667.47 = 1,291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.30x = 3,667.47 × 1,291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.30x = 4,736,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,684.20/2,449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.89

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