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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.08, 3,740.74 and 1,628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.08, 3,740.74 and 1,628.76 is: 2,439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.08 : 3,740.74 = 1,628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.08/3,740.74 = 1,628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.08x = 3,740.74 × 1,628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.08x = 6,092,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,092,767.68/2,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.96

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