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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.68, 3,673.44 and 1,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.68, 3,673.44 and 1,523.84 is: 2,285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.68 : 3,673.44 = 1,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.68/3,673.44 = 1,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.68x = 3,673.44 × 1,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.68x = 5,597,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597,734.81/2,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.09

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