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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.07, 3,447.35 and 1,379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.07, 3,447.35 and 1,379.04 is: 1,903.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.07 : 3,447.35 = 1,379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.07/3,447.35 = 1,379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.07x = 3,447.35 × 1,379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.07x = 4,754,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,021.80/2,498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.08

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