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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.74, 3,380.30 and 1,787.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.74, 3,380.30 and 1,787.34 is: 2,466.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.74 : 3,380.30 = 1,787.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.74/3,380.30 = 1,787.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.74x = 3,380.30 × 1,787.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.74x = 6,041,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,041,745.40/2,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.28

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