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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.77, 3,703.62 and 1,298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.77, 3,703.62 and 1,298.45 is: 1,948.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.77 : 3,703.62 = 1,298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.77/3,703.62 = 1,298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.77x = 3,703.62 × 1,298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.77x = 4,808,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,974.65/2,467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.71

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