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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.79, 3,693.04 and 2,286.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.79, 3,693.04 and 2,286.85 is: 3,447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.79 : 3,693.04 = 2,286.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.79/3,693.04 = 2,286.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.79x = 3,693.04 × 2,286.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.79x = 8,445,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,445,417.09/2,449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.41

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