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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.69, 3,449.59 and 1,365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.69, 3,449.59 and 1,365.37 is: 1,884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.69 : 3,449.59 = 1,365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.69/3,449.59 = 1,365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.69x = 3,449.59 × 1,365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.69x = 4,709,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,974.06/2,499.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.22

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