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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.70, 3,741.45 and 2,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.70, 3,741.45 and 2,002.80 is: 2,998.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.70 : 3,741.45 = 2,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.70/3,741.45 = 2,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.70x = 3,741.45 × 2,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.70x = 7,493,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,493,376.06/2,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.91

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