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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.49, 4,498.56 and 2,698.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.49, 4,498.56 and 2,698.13 is: 4,042.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.49 : 4,498.56 = 2,698.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.49/4,498.56 = 2,698.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.49x = 4,498.56 × 2,698.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.49x = 12,137,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,137,710.94/3,002.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.55

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