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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.98, 3,380.91 and 1,330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.98, 3,380.91 and 1,330.89 is: 1,836.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.98 : 3,380.91 = 1,330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.98/3,380.91 = 1,330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.98x = 3,380.91 × 1,330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.98x = 4,499,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,619.31/2,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.59

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