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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.79, 3,379.56 and 2,355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.79, 3,379.56 and 2,355.53 is: 3,249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.79 : 3,379.56 = 2,355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.79/3,379.56 = 2,355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.79x = 3,379.56 × 2,355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.79x = 7,960,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,960,654.97/2,449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.53

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