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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.38, 3,681.89 and 2,449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.38, 3,681.89 and 2,449.06 is: 3,378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.38 : 3,681.89 = 2,449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.38/3,681.89 = 2,449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.38x = 3,681.89 × 2,449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.38x = 9,017,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,017,169.52/2,669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.00

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