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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.73, 3,380.67 and 1,330.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.73, 3,380.67 and 1,330.67 is: 1,836.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.73 : 3,380.67 = 1,330.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.73/3,380.67 = 1,330.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.73x = 3,380.67 × 1,330.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.73x = 4,498,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,549.50/2,449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.35

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