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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.59, 3,380.33 and 1,330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.59, 3,380.33 and 1,330.50 is: 1,836.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.59 : 3,380.33 = 1,330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.59/3,380.33 = 1,330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.59x = 3,380.33 × 1,330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.59x = 4,497,529.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,529.07/2,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.04

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