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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.81, 3,379.61 and 1,851.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.81, 3,379.61 and 1,851.22 is: 2,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.81 : 3,379.61 = 1,851.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.81/3,379.61 = 1,851.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.81x = 3,379.61 × 1,851.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.81x = 6,256,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,256,397.80/2,449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.83

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