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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.85, 3,675.11 and 1,217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.85, 3,675.11 and 1,217.23 is: 1,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.85 : 3,675.11 = 1,217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.85/3,675.11 = 1,217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.85x = 3,675.11 × 1,217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.85x = 4,473,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,438.87/2,449.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.01

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