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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.54, 3,447.97 and 1,379.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.54, 3,447.97 and 1,379.47 is: 1,903.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.54 : 3,447.97 = 1,379.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.54/3,447.97 = 1,379.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.54x = 3,447.97 × 1,379.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.54x = 4,756,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,367.82/2,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.66

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