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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.66, 3,671.18 and 1,130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.66, 3,671.18 and 1,130.52 is: 1,694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.66 : 3,671.18 = 1,130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.66/3,671.18 = 1,130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.66x = 3,671.18 × 1,130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.66x = 4,150,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,342.41/2,449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.25

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