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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.91, 3,449.65 and 1,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.91, 3,449.65 and 1,380.76 is: 1,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.91 : 3,449.65 = 1,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.91/3,449.65 = 1,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.91x = 3,449.65 × 1,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.91x = 4,763,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,138.73/2,499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.32

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