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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.03, 3,747.04 and 648.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.03, 3,747.04 and 648.99 is: 973.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.03 : 3,747.04 = 648.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.03/3,747.04 = 648.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.03x = 3,747.04 × 648.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.03x = 2,431,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,789.87/2,498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.49

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