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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.02, 3,447.23 and 1,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.02, 3,447.23 and 1,363.68 is: 1,881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.02 : 3,447.23 = 1,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.02/3,447.23 = 1,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.02x = 3,447.23 × 1,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.02x = 4,700,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,918.61/2,498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.86

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