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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.88, 3,752.64 and 1,729.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.88, 3,752.64 and 1,729.92 is: 2,597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.88 : 3,752.64 = 1,729.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.88/3,752.64 = 1,729.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.88x = 3,752.64 × 1,729.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.88x = 6,491,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,491,766.99/2,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.87

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