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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.55, 3,449.36 and 1,380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.55, 3,449.36 and 1,380.54 is: 1,905.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.55 : 3,449.36 = 1,380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.55/3,449.36 = 1,380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.55x = 3,449.36 × 1,380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.55x = 4,761,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,979.45/2,499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.13

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