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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.03, 3,744.57 and 1,326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.03, 3,744.57 and 1,326.75 is: 1,990.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.03 : 3,744.57 = 1,326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.03/3,744.57 = 1,326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.03x = 3,744.57 × 1,326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.03x = 4,968,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,108.25/2,496.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.40

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