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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.68, 3,671.48 and 1,132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.68, 3,671.48 and 1,132.62 is: 1,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.68 : 3,671.48 = 1,132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.68/3,671.48 = 1,132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.68x = 3,671.48 × 1,132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.68x = 4,158,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,391.68/2,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.52

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