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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.91, 3,448.27 and 1,379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.91, 3,448.27 and 1,379.76 is: 1,903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.91 : 3,448.27 = 1,379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.91/3,448.27 = 1,379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.91x = 3,448.27 × 1,379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.91x = 4,757,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,785.02/2,498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.94

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