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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.40, 3,669.17 and 1,131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.40, 3,669.17 and 1,131.30 is: 1,694.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.40 : 3,669.17 = 1,131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.40/3,669.17 = 1,131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.40x = 3,669.17 × 1,131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.40x = 4,150,926.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,926.36/2,449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.67

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