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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.29, 3,447.37 and 1,379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.29, 3,447.37 and 1,379.09 is: 1,903.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.29 : 3,447.37 = 1,379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.29/3,447.37 = 1,379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.29x = 3,447.37 × 1,379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.29x = 4,754,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,233.49/2,498.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.00

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