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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.59, 3,668.71 and 1,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.59, 3,668.71 and 1,525.92 is: 2,285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.59 : 3,668.71 = 1,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.59/3,668.71 = 1,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.59x = 3,668.71 × 1,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.59x = 5,598,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598,157.96/2,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.34

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