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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.82, 3,381.37 and 1,455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.82, 3,381.37 and 1,455.80 is: 2,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.82 : 3,381.37 = 1,455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.82/3,381.37 = 1,455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.82x = 3,381.37 × 1,455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.82x = 4,922,598.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,598.45/2,449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.37

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