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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.15, 3,447.45 and 1,379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.15, 3,447.45 and 1,379.15 is: 1,903.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.15 : 3,447.45 = 1,379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.15/3,447.45 = 1,379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.15x = 3,447.45 × 1,379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.15x = 4,754,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,550.67/2,498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.23

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