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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.35, 3,674.37 and 1,216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.35, 3,674.37 and 1,216.73 is: 1,825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.35 : 3,674.37 = 1,216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.35/3,674.37 = 1,216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.35x = 3,674.37 × 1,216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.35x = 4,470,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,697.84/2,449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.26

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