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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.40, 3,671.70 and 2,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.40, 3,671.70 and 2,190.20 is: 3,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.40 : 3,671.70 = 2,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.40/3,671.70 = 2,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.40x = 3,671.70 × 2,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.40x = 8,041,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041,757.34/2,449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.15

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