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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.54, 3,449.36 and 1,380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.54, 3,449.36 and 1,380.47 is: 1,905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.54 : 3,449.36 = 1,380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.54/3,449.36 = 1,380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.54x = 3,449.36 × 1,380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.54x = 4,761,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,713.85/2,499.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.04

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