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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.97, 3,380.90 and 1,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.97, 3,380.90 and 1,330.88 is: 1,836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.97 : 3,380.90 = 1,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.97/3,380.90 = 1,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.97x = 3,380.90 × 1,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.97x = 4,499,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,558.14/2,449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.58

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