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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.48, 3,449.52 and 1,505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.48, 3,449.52 and 1,505.34 is: 2,077.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.48 : 3,449.52 = 1,505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.48/3,449.52 = 1,505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.48x = 3,449.52 × 1,505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.48x = 5,192,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192,700.44/2,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.51

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