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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.56, 3,380.42 and 1,330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.56, 3,380.42 and 1,330.52 is: 1,836.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.56 : 3,380.42 = 1,330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.56/3,380.42 = 1,330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.56x = 3,380.42 × 1,330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.56x = 4,497,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,692.86/2,449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.12

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