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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.03, 3,447.27 and 1,379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.03, 3,447.27 and 1,379.04 is: 1,903.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.03 : 3,447.27 = 1,379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.03/3,447.27 = 1,379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.03x = 3,447.27 × 1,379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.03x = 4,753,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,923.22/2,498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.07

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