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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.88, 3,673.50 and 1,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.88, 3,673.50 and 1,298.44 is: 1,945.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.88 : 3,673.50 = 1,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.88/3,673.50 = 1,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.88x = 3,673.50 × 1,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.88x = 4,769,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,819.34/2,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.37

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