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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.39, 3,380.75 and 1,402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.39, 3,380.75 and 1,402.06 is: 1,935.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.39 : 3,380.75 = 1,402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.39/3,380.75 = 1,402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.39x = 3,380.75 × 1,402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.39x = 4,740,014.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,014.35/2,449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.18

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