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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.46, 3,747.66 and 1,195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.46, 3,747.66 and 1,195.98 is: 1,793.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.46 : 3,747.66 = 1,195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.46/3,747.66 = 1,195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.46x = 3,747.66 × 1,195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.46x = 4,482,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,126.41/2,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.96

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