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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.30, 3,746.37 and 1,921.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.30, 3,746.37 and 1,921.58 is: 2,881.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.30 : 3,746.37 = 1,921.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.30/3,746.37 = 1,921.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.30x = 3,746.37 × 1,921.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.30x = 7,198,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,949.66/2,498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,881.54

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