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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.55, 3,380.40 and 1,455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.55, 3,380.40 and 1,455.32 is: 2,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.55 : 3,380.40 = 1,455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.55/3,380.40 = 1,455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.55x = 3,380.40 × 1,455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.55x = 4,919,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,572.18/2,449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.36

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