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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.67, 3,445.49 and 1,377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.67, 3,445.49 and 1,377.67 is: 1,901.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.67 : 3,445.49 = 1,377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.67/3,445.49 = 1,377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.67x = 3,445.49 × 1,377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.67x = 4,746,748.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,748.21/2,496.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.23

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