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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.32, 3,674.16 and 1,215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.32, 3,674.16 and 1,215.49 is: 1,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.32 : 3,674.16 = 1,215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.32/3,674.16 = 1,215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.32x = 3,674.16 × 1,215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.32x = 4,465,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,904.74/2,449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.32

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