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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.67, 3,379.73 and 1,387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.67, 3,379.73 and 1,387.33 is: 1,914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.67 : 3,379.73 = 1,387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.67/3,379.73 = 1,387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.67x = 3,379.73 × 1,387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.67x = 4,688,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,785.43/2,449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.05

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