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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.24, 3,741.80 and 1,765.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.24, 3,741.80 and 1,765.60 is: 2,644.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.24 : 3,741.80 = 1,765.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.24/3,741.80 = 1,765.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.24x = 3,741.80 × 1,765.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.24x = 6,606,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,503.90/2,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.46

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