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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.59, 3,449.34 and 1,380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.59, 3,449.34 and 1,380.51 is: 1,905.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.59 : 3,449.34 = 1,380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.59/3,449.34 = 1,380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.59x = 3,449.34 × 1,380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.59x = 4,761,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,834.57/2,499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.05

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