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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.82, 3,370.74 and 2,117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.82, 3,370.74 and 2,117.18 is: 2,913.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.82 : 3,370.74 = 2,117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.82/3,370.74 = 2,117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.82x = 3,370.74 × 2,117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.82x = 7,136,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,463.31/2,449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.06

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