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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.76, 3,749.43 and 1,458.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.76, 3,749.43 and 1,458.98 is: 2,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.76 : 3,749.43 = 1,458.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.76/3,749.43 = 1,458.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.76x = 3,749.43 × 1,458.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.76x = 5,470,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470,343.38/2,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.10

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