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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.44, 3,741.66 and 1,398.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.44, 3,741.66 and 1,398.83 is: 2,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.44 : 3,741.66 = 1,398.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.44/3,741.66 = 1,398.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.44x = 3,741.66 × 1,398.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.44x = 5,233,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,927.55/2,494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.24

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