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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.92, 3,379.47 and 1,564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.92, 3,379.47 and 1,564.73 is: 2,158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.92 : 3,379.47 = 1,564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.92/3,379.47 = 1,564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.92x = 3,379.47 × 1,564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.92x = 5,287,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,941.20/2,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.41

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