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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.57, 3,380.34 and 1,401.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.57, 3,380.34 and 1,401.57 is: 1,934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.57 : 3,380.34 = 1,401.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.57/3,380.34 = 1,401.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.57x = 3,380.34 × 1,401.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.57x = 4,737,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,766.23/2,449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.12

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