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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.57, 3,380.25 and 1,441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.57, 3,380.25 and 1,441.12 is: 1,988.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.57 : 3,380.25 = 1,441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.57/3,380.25 = 1,441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.57x = 3,380.25 × 1,441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.57x = 4,871,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,345.88/2,449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.65

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