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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.77, 3,380.71 and 1,330.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.77, 3,380.71 and 1,330.71 is: 1,836.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.77 : 3,380.71 = 1,330.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.77/3,380.71 = 1,330.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.77x = 3,380.71 × 1,330.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.77x = 4,498,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,744.60/2,449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.39

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