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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.32, 3,670.26 and 1,900.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.32, 3,670.26 and 1,900.14 is: 2,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.32 : 3,670.26 = 1,900.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.32/3,670.26 = 1,900.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.32x = 3,670.26 × 1,900.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.32x = 6,974,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,974,007.84/2,449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.32

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