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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.66, 3,380.50 and 1,330.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.66, 3,380.50 and 1,330.58 is: 1,836.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.66 : 3,380.50 = 1,330.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.66/3,380.50 = 1,330.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.66x = 3,380.50 × 1,330.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.66x = 4,498,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,025.69/2,449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.18

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