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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.16, 3,448.86 and 1,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.16, 3,448.86 and 1,380.08 is: 1,904.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.16 : 3,448.86 = 1,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.16/3,448.86 = 1,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.16x = 3,448.86 × 1,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.16x = 4,759,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,702.71/2,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.52

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