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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.49, 3,449.23 and 1,365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.49, 3,449.23 and 1,365.11 is: 1,883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.49 : 3,449.23 = 1,365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.49/3,449.23 = 1,365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.49x = 3,449.23 × 1,365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.49x = 4,708,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,570.64/2,499.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.82

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