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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.76, 3,446.90 and 1,363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.76, 3,446.90 and 1,363.51 is: 1,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.76 : 3,446.90 = 1,363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.76/3,446.90 = 1,363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.76x = 3,446.90 × 1,363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.76x = 4,699,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,883.20/2,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.64

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