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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.76, 4,194.78 and 2,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.76, 4,194.78 and 2,498.44 is: 3,743.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.76 : 4,194.78 = 2,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.76/4,194.78 = 2,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.76x = 4,194.78 × 2,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.76x = 10,480,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,480,406.14/2,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.32

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