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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.13, 4,093.78 and 2,498.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.13, 4,093.78 and 2,498.53 is: 3,446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.13 : 4,093.78 = 2,498.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.13/4,093.78 = 2,498.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.13x = 4,093.78 × 2,498.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.13x = 10,228,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,228,432.14/2,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.09

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