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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.04, 3,445.89 and 1,377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.04, 3,445.89 and 1,377.99 is: 1,901.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.04 : 3,445.89 = 1,377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.04/3,445.89 = 1,377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.04x = 3,445.89 × 1,377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.04x = 4,748,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,401.96/2,497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.61

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