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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.35, 3,665.79 and 2,247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.35, 3,665.79 and 2,247.03 is: 3,362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.35 : 3,665.79 = 2,247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.35/3,665.79 = 2,247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.35x = 3,665.79 × 2,247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.35x = 8,237,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,140.10/2,449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.99

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