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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.29, 3,444.88 and 1,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.29, 3,444.88 and 1,377.29 is: 1,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.29 : 3,444.88 = 1,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.29/3,444.88 = 1,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.29x = 3,444.88 × 1,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.29x = 4,744,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,603.94/2,496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.67

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