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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.66, 3,669.56 and 1,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.66, 3,669.56 and 1,131.56 is: 1,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.66 : 3,669.56 = 1,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.66/3,669.56 = 1,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.66x = 3,669.56 × 1,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.66x = 4,152,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,327.31/2,449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.06

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