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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.24, 3,447.78 and 1,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.24, 3,447.78 and 1,379.28 is: 1,903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.24 : 3,447.78 = 1,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.24/3,447.78 = 1,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.24x = 3,447.78 × 1,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.24x = 4,755,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,454.00/2,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.52

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