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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.68, 3,382.31 and 1,506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.68, 3,382.31 and 1,506.74 is: 2,080.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.68 : 3,382.31 = 1,506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.68/3,382.31 = 1,506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.68x = 3,382.31 × 1,506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.68x = 5,096,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096,248.62/2,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.38

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