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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.68, 3,449.58 and 1,380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.68, 3,449.58 and 1,380.60 is: 1,905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.68 : 3,449.58 = 1,380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.68/3,449.58 = 1,380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.68x = 3,449.58 × 1,380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.68x = 4,762,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,472.90/2,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.23

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