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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.04, 3,745.98 and 1,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.04, 3,745.98 and 1,327.80 is: 1,991.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.04 : 3,745.98 = 1,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.04/3,745.98 = 1,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.04x = 3,745.98 × 1,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.04x = 4,973,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,912.24/2,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.13

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