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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.60, 3,445.21 and 1,377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.60, 3,445.21 and 1,377.35 is: 1,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.60 : 3,445.21 = 1,377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.60/3,445.21 = 1,377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.60x = 3,445.21 × 1,377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.60x = 4,745,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,272.91/2,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.70

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