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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.48, 4,054.79 and 2,449.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.48, 4,054.79 and 2,449.07 is: 3,666.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.48 : 4,054.79 = 2,449.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.48/4,054.79 = 2,449.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.48x = 4,054.79 × 2,449.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.48x = 9,930,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,930,432.03/2,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.43

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