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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.94, 3,379.22 and 2,045.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.94, 3,379.22 and 2,045.03 is: 2,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.94 : 3,379.22 = 2,045.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.94/3,379.22 = 2,045.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.94x = 3,379.22 × 2,045.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.94x = 6,910,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,910,606.28/2,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.72

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