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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.74, 3,380.61 and 1,330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.74, 3,380.61 and 1,330.66 is: 1,836.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.74 : 3,380.61 = 1,330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.74/3,380.61 = 1,330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.74x = 3,380.61 × 1,330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.74x = 4,498,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,442.50/2,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.29

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