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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.33, 3,672.96 and 1,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.33, 3,672.96 and 1,061.80 is: 1,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.33 : 3,672.96 = 1,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.33/3,672.96 = 1,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.33x = 3,672.96 × 1,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.33x = 3,899,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,948.93/2,449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.25

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