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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.46, 3,449.24 and 1,380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.46, 3,449.24 and 1,380.39 is: 1,904.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.46 : 3,449.24 = 1,380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.46/3,449.24 = 1,380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.46x = 3,449.24 × 1,380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.46x = 4,761,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,302.12/2,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.93

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