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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.33, 3,447.81 and 1,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.33, 3,447.81 and 1,379.27 is: 1,903.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.33 : 3,447.81 = 1,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.33/3,447.81 = 1,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.33x = 3,447.81 × 1,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.33x = 4,755,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,469.52/2,498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.46

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