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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.38, 3,749.52 and 1,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.38, 3,749.52 and 1,402.44 is: 2,105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.38 : 3,749.52 = 1,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.38/3,749.52 = 1,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.38x = 3,749.52 × 1,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.38x = 5,258,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258,476.83/2,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.60

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