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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.80, 3,668.22 and 1,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.80, 3,668.22 and 1,474.56 is: 2,207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.80 : 3,668.22 = 1,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.80/3,668.22 = 1,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.80x = 3,668.22 × 1,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.80x = 5,409,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409,010.48/2,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.94

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