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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.94, 3,379.24 and 1,565.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.94, 3,379.24 and 1,565.35 is: 2,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.94 : 3,379.24 = 1,565.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.94/3,379.24 = 1,565.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.94x = 3,379.24 × 1,565.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.94x = 5,289,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,693.33/2,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.11

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