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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.82, 3,380.90 and 1,401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.82, 3,380.90 and 1,401.86 is: 1,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.82 : 3,380.90 = 1,401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.82/3,380.90 = 1,401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.82x = 3,380.90 × 1,401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.82x = 4,739,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,524.56/2,449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.65

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