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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.48, 3,380.31 and 1,330.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.48, 3,380.31 and 1,330.43 is: 1,836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.48 : 3,380.31 = 1,330.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.48/3,380.31 = 1,330.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.48x = 3,380.31 × 1,330.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.48x = 4,497,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,265.83/2,449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.01

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