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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.61, 3,380.48 and 1,330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.61, 3,380.48 and 1,330.56 is: 1,836.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.61 : 3,380.48 = 1,330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.61/3,380.48 = 1,330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.61x = 3,380.48 × 1,330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.61x = 4,497,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,927.78/2,449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.18

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