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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.99, 3,446.74 and 2,215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.99, 3,446.74 and 2,215.73 is: 3,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.99 : 3,446.74 = 2,215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.99/3,446.74 = 2,215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.99x = 3,446.74 × 2,215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.99x = 7,637,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,048.30/2,498.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.06

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