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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.97, 3,381.41 and 1,402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.97, 3,381.41 and 1,402.03 is: 1,935.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.97 : 3,381.41 = 1,402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.97/3,381.41 = 1,402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.97x = 3,381.41 × 1,402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.97x = 4,740,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,845.99/2,449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.06

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