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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.65, 4,170.23 and 2,498.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.65, 4,170.23 and 2,498.77 is: 3,446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.65 : 4,170.23 = 2,498.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.65/4,170.23 = 2,498.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.65x = 4,170.23 × 2,498.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.65x = 10,420,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,420,445.62/3,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.31

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