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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.28, 3,447.84 and 1,379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.28, 3,447.84 and 1,379.34 is: 1,903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.28 : 3,447.84 = 1,379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.28/3,447.84 = 1,379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.28x = 3,447.84 × 1,379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.28x = 4,755,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,743.63/2,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.61

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