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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.92, 3,448.46 and 1,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.92, 3,448.46 and 1,364.60 is: 1,883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.92 : 3,448.46 = 1,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.92/3,448.46 = 1,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.92x = 3,448.46 × 1,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.92x = 4,705,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,768.52/2,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.12

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