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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.53, 3,658.80 and 2,307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.53, 3,658.80 and 2,307.37 is: 3,446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.53 : 3,658.80 = 2,307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.53/3,658.80 = 2,307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.53x = 3,658.80 × 2,307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.53x = 8,442,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442,205.36/2,449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.46

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