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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.71, 3,449.39 and 1,380.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.71, 3,449.39 and 1,380.65 is: 1,905.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.71 : 3,449.39 = 1,380.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.71/3,449.39 = 1,380.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.71x = 3,449.39 × 1,380.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.71x = 4,762,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,393.40/2,499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.18

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