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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.24, 4,489.50 and 2,410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.24, 4,489.50 and 2,410.11 is: 3,608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.24 : 4,489.50 = 2,410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.24/4,489.50 = 2,410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.24x = 4,489.50 × 2,410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.24x = 10,820,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,820,188.85/2,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.85

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