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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.04, 3,447.36 and 1,379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.04, 3,447.36 and 1,379.03 is: 1,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.04 : 3,447.36 = 1,379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.04/3,447.36 = 1,379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.04x = 3,447.36 × 1,379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.04x = 4,753,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,995.62/2,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.09

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