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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.43, 3,446.49 and 1,378.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.43, 3,446.49 and 1,378.37 is: 1,902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.43 : 3,446.49 = 1,378.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.43/3,446.49 = 1,378.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.43x = 3,446.49 × 1,378.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.43x = 4,750,523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,523.13/2,497.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.16

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